American History II 22 March 2014 The Life of Neil Armstrong “That’s one small step for man‚ one giant leap for mankind‚” Neil Armstrong announced to the world in 1969. This super sensational famous quote was said when the first human being took his first step onto the moon. The operation that got Armstrong on the moon and back was Apollo 11 of the Apollo program. With his leadership and risk-taking he positively changed the future. Neil Armstrong demonstrated courage‚ determination and perseverance
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Galvez 1 Jocelynn Galvez Mrs. Cynthia Johnson Language Arts 11 H (Date) Neil Armstrong and the First Moon Landing Neil Armstrong was born on August 5th‚ 1930 in Wapakoneta‚ Ohio. At an early age he became interested in aircrafts and knew he wanted to work with it in his future. At the age of sixteen‚ Neil received his pilot’s license before he even received his driver’s license. Neil held many jobs around town especially at the local airport. 1946 Neil won a scholarship to Purdue University
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and rocketships with animals in them to space. Finally‚ America decided to send a man to the moon. This person was Neil Armstrong. Because of this‚ Neil Armstrong revolutionized the world with just one step. Armstrong had a good childhood. Armstrong was “born in Wapakoneta‚ Ohio on August 5‚ 1930” (“Neil Armstrong”). Armstrongs parents names are Viola Armstrong and Stephen Armstrong (Hensen 276). Armstrong’s father had a job that caused him and his family to move several times. He had two younger siblings
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Neil Alden Armstrong was the first person to ever walk on the moon. He is a fundamental part of history‚ as he was the hero that gave hope to the United States during the Cold War. However‚ not only was Armstrong a hero‚ he was an overly qualified and outstanding leader. His ability and intelligence allowed him to amaze his peers. Graduating from Purdue University with a degree in aeronautical engineering‚ he started out as an experimental test pilot for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Jack Page Per 2 10/24/12 Should Lance Armstrong be this harshly punished for doping during his career? No‚ the consequences brought upon Armstrong are completley inappropriate. The actions taken against him undergone by Travis Tygart and USADA are over the top. The fact that Lance doped is undeniable‚ he did it‚ but so did every other Tour de France contender and their teammates. Why should the man who won against other dopers have his life ruined? Why should a man who has helped millions
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Many people know about how America was the first country to send humans to the moon in 1969. Many people also know that Neil Armstrong was the first person to step onto the moon. But some people think differently. Many other people believe the moon landings were faked. There are plenty of facts that are against and for Neil Armstrong being the first man on the moon. The only solution is to evaluate the facts and figure out which side makes more sense. To begin‚ some people think the moon landings
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step for man‚ one giant leap for mankind”‚ a famous quote by Neil Armstrong‚ a NASA astronaut. He was the first person to walk on the moon in human history. On 20 July 1969‚ millions of people worldwide watched him on live television. His mission and safe return were widely considered as America’s greatest accomplishments in the 20th century. Being the first person to walk on the moon makes Armstrong a reader favorite. Neil Armstrong became a world inspiration and hero‚ whose name became well known
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Ray 29 April 2013 Neil Armstrong “That’s one small step for man‚ one giant leap for mankind‚” Neil Armstrong announced to the world in 1969. With his leadership and risk-taking he positively changed the future. Neil Armstrong demonstrated courage‚ determination and perseverance as he accomplished the intense goals throughout his life. Neil Armstrong was born on August 5‚ 1930‚ near Wapakoneta‚ Ohio. Eldest of three children‚ his parents Stephen and Viola Engel Armstrong‚ Always encouraged him to
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Neil Armstrong lied about the famous "one small step for man" words he spoke as he became the first man to take a step on the moon‚ according to new claims by his brother. The astronaut had always insisted that he had not planned those historic words in advance. However‚ in a recent interview‚ his brother has insisted that Armstrong came up with the words months prior to the Apollo mission in July 1969. He also has claimed that the original phrase did include the word "a" as Armstrong had so strongly
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Life of the legendary Neil Armstrong What was your childhood dream? Did you wish to be a princess or prince? Or did you dream of becoming a big time rock star? At one point in a person’s life‚ they dream of the inevitable. Finding out that they are incapable of reaching those dreams‚ they then face reality and continue on to do something that they love. Although several people go through this stage and grow out of it within time‚ one man’s childhood dream stuck with him‚ and by doing so‚ he made
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