Abstract
The 1969 moon landing was a triumphant moment of the 20th century. It realised young President Kennedy’s 1961 declaration that within the decade humans would land upon the moon and then return safely to earth. It was also a globally televised achievement, people across the world witnessing Neil Armstrong’s first-ever lunar walk. Much like the impact of Kennedy’s assassination six-years earlier, individual and collective memory oscillates around this event. It is one of the most lauded achievements of humanity to date.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Dark sky dreamings |
Subtitle of host publication | An inland skywriters anthology |
Editors | Merrill Findlay, Suzie Gibson, Val Clark, Gai Lander |
Place of Publication | Queensland, Australia |
Publisher | Interactive Press |
Pages | 57-64 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781922332066 |
ISBN (Print) | 978192233059 |
Publication status | Published - 15 Oct 2019 |