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Posted in Flags on Stamps on Jul 20th, 2007
First Man on the Moon stamp 1969
The first US stamp to depict the Stars and Stripes on the moon was the 10c airmail stamp (Scott C76) issued on September 9, 1969, to commemorate the successful moon landing of Apollo 11 and crew Neil Armstrong, Col. Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin Jr., and Lt.Col. Michael Collins.
Created by artist [...]
Posted in History on Jul 20th, 2007
Thirty-eight years ago today, two Apollo 11 astronauts landed on the lunar surface. Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong stepped on another body revolving around our sun. Armstrong stepped down first, and uttered these famous words,
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Aldrin and Armstrong spent two and one-half hours on the surface [...]
Posted in Flags in the News on Apr 9th, 2007
I am continually amazed at the ongoing conspiracy theory about the moon landing. I have read many articles on both sides and, to be honest, I just don’t believe the government is generally that organized.
What hoax? U.S. museum aims to set record straight over moon landing
WAPAKONETA, Ohio (AP) - A museum honouring the first man [...]
