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The Lunar Landing

“While all other phases of the lunar mission can be demonstrated in Earth or lunar orbit, the manned lunar landing can be demonstrated only by its accomplishment.”

Manned Space Flight Quarterly Report No. 25, April-June 1969

“From the first Mercury flight to the last Apollo mission, the silent secrets of space have slowly given way to persistent scientific investigation and brave men.”

Apollo 10: “To Sort Out the Unknowns”

“Houston, Houston, Charlie Brown. They’re down there among the rocks mumbling about the boulders and things right now.” — Commander John Young

Manned Spacecraft Center Progress Report, January-July 1969

“Houston, Tranquility base here. The Eagle has landed.” – Commander Neil Armstrong

Manned Space Flight Quarterly Report No. 26, July-September 1969

“As Neil Armstrong climbed down the ladder to a new—yet incredibly old—world, over 400,000 men and women symbolically descended with him. The men and women in government service, in industrial complexes, and in a network of universities who had made this incredible feat a reality.”

Fourth of July Parade with Mercury Seven Astronauts

Home movie of an Independence Day parade in Houston to welcome the Manned Spacecraft Center

Apollo 11 Broadcasts and Welcome Home Parade in Houston

Home movie footage of a television broadcast of the Moon landing and the welcome home parade for astronauts in Houston

Launch of Apollo 14

Home movie footage of the Apollo 14 launch from Kennedy Space Center with Buzz Aldrin in attendance

Apollo 15 Post-Flight Press Conference

Silent news footage of the Apollo 15 crew upon their arrival at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii

Visit to Manned Spacecraft Center

Home movie footage from a trip to NASA’s Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston

Visit to John F. Kennedy Space Center

Home movie footage of a trip to Kennedy Space Center in Florida, including a tour of its Launch Complex 39

Visit to Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center

Home movie capturing one of the Space City’s top attractions, Johnson Space Center

Visit to John F. Kennedy Space Center

Home movie of a family trip to John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida, including a tour of the Rocket Garden

Rocket Garden at John F. Kennedy Space Center

Home movie of a family vacation to Florida, including a visit to Kennedy Space Center

Visit to John F. Kennedy Space Center

Home movie of the museum exhibits at Kennedy Space Center in Florida