Wednesday, July 23, 2008

One Small Misquote For Man

So what hasn't been said about July 20th, 1969? 

                           

It is the 35th anniversary of Apollo 11's historic adventure and all that can be said about a subject has been said about this.  Except one thing, perhaps:

                  

Mr. Armstrong, a fine astronaut, must've had a ton of butterflies as he extended that leg and foot onto the lunar surface.  The exact quote he was supposed to use is:

"ONE SMALL STEP FOR A MAN, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND."

                                  

He forgot the "a" and although no one really noticed or cared, it does take something from the original meaning.  Anyway, it was a time of energetic hopes and awed inspiration.  And finally, we're going back.  

                      

                                          Heroes

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

We're going back to where?  The moon? REALLY??????
:D

Anonymous said...

You have to be a brave soul to venture out in the universe; especially during that time... I don't know if I could ever leave Earth to the unknown like that!  Julie

Anonymous said...

I can't imagine what they were feeling to be able to do what no other has done is amazing ..
hugs
Sherry

Anonymous said...

wow 35 yrs

Anonymous said...

What an awesome feeling that must've been!!!

Joann

Anonymous said...

I cannot even begin to comprehend how he must have been feeling at that moment....how awesome must it have been.
Lisa
xx

Anonymous said...

Some people think this was a hoax, but I still remember when I was at school watching it on TV........ Awsum!
Gaz

Anonymous said...

Very cool that we will be going back...

be well,
Dawn

Anonymous said...

I have his autograph!  :D

Rosemary

Anonymous said...

    I remember when it happened. I was attending Girl Scout Camp in Wisconsin that week. We celebrated that night.
Jude
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