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The Quiet Man Who Walked on the Moon | Dayton News
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong, the quiet Ohio-born pilot and Apollo 11 commander, made history by stepping onto the moon—delivering one of humanity’s most iconic lines: “That’s one small step for man, a giant leap for mankind.” With Buzz Aldrin, he spent two and a half hours on the lunar surface, planting a flag and collecting priceless moon rocks. Despite global fame, Armstrong stayed humble, calling himself a “nerdy engineer” in white socks and pocket protectors. His hometown of Wapakoneta honored him with the Armstrong Air & Space Museum, built with community support and featuring a…
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