Forty Four Years Ago Tomorrow (Saturday Evening), the human race stopped briefly and watched the crew of Apollo 11 land successfully in the Sea of Tranquility.
If you see the moon at all this weekend, just remember that the site is at 3 O’Clock about midway from the center of the face of the moon to the right edge.
Happy Anniversary Everyone!
Please share widely!
John Tehan says
danfromwaltham says
Hello, Neil and Buzz. I’m talking to you by telephone from the Oval Room at the White House. And this certainly has to be the most historic telephone call ever made. I just can’t tell you how proud we all are of what you’ve done. For every American, this has to be the proudest day of our lives. And for people all over the world, I am sure they too join with Americans in recognizing what an immense feat this is. Because of what you have done, the heavens have become a part of man’s world. And as you talk to us from the Sea of Tranquility, it inspires us to redouble our efforts to bring peace and tranquility to Earth. For one priceless moment in the whole history of man, all the people on this Earth are truly one: one in their pride in what you have done, and one in our prayers that you will return safely to Earth.
John Tehan says
…thereby making good on his pledge “to redouble our efforts to bring peace and tranquility to Earth”!
John Tehan says
Should have looked it up first – the bombing of Cambodia started in May of 1969.
danfromwaltham says
Knowing the Russians were supplying the Vietcong, Nixon was a real leader, who didn’t allow “safe harbors” or “sanctuaries” for the enemy, like his predecessor. After seeing Nixon bomb the harbors and Mother Russia lost supply ships and personal, they knew Nixon was not to be messed with.
What have we had since? Marines in Beruit carrying weapons with no bullets, and terrorists running into mosques and our soldiers unable to pursue them, American kids dying unnecessary with an arm tied behind their back.
Here’s the video of Nixon calling the Neil and Buzz on the moon.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ieGKIh3koAI
jconway says
When you deny history Buzz Aldrin punches you in the face