I must confess that my recollection, while very vivid (also watching on a B&W
television) is slightly different. I was 8 years old, and living in Communist
Poland. Like 99% of the country's population, we were thrilled to see the Stars
and Stripes on the moon, not because of "giant step for mankind" and all that,
but because the Americans had beaten the hated Soviets to the moon. And frankly
speaking, that was the main significance of the event. It signalled that the
USA now had an irreversible technological lead over the Soviet Union. It took
another 20 years, but the evil empire (and yes, I choose Ronald Reagan's phrase
deliberately) was finally defeated, peacefully.
Cheers,
Nathan
On 26 Aug 2012, at 02:58, JOHN DUGGAN wrote:
> I can remember watching the Moon landing with my father on an old B+W
> television. that image of Neil Armstrong coming down the ladder has always
> stuck with me. It epitomises the courage, inventiveness, and sheer ingenuity
> of the pioneers of the early days of the space programme.
> Every time I look at the Moon I am reminded that mankind took that giant step
> forward.
>
> Regards
> John Duggan,
> Wales, UK
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> The passing of an era. A childhood hero that never squandered, tarnished or
> otherwise took advantage of that position. Thank you, Neil Armstrong, for
> letting us walk on the moon with you.
>
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