- Before the astronauts launched into space, President John F. Kennedy gave an impassioned speech defending the country's decision to devote resources towards a moon mission.
- Over 50 years later, that speech is just as motivating as it was when JFK delivered it on September 12, 1962 at Rice University.
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JFK's famous 'we choose to go to the moon' speech will make you believe you can do anything
Apollo 11 was the first space flight to land humans on the moon. Neil Armstrong , Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins touched down on July 20, 1969.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This video was originally published on August 23, 2016.
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- Vintage photos of the Apollo 11 moon mission show why it's still arguably NASA's greatest feat, 50 years later
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- Buzz Aldrin explains why Neil Armstrong was the first person on the moon
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