Short Term Impact

Apollo 11's Short Term Impact

Apollo 11 brought the entire world together for one brief moment, like Nixon expressed while calling Aldrin and Armstrong. When Armstrong took those steps and said his famous line, millions were watching throughout the world. Leading to more than just a national breakthrough, many different nations came together to celebrate humankind's ability to reach the moon, expanding ever outward to infinity and beyond. 

" Hello, Neil and Buzz. I'm talking to you by telephone from the Oval Room at the White House. And this certainly has to be the most historic telephone call ever made. I just can't tell you how proud we all are of what you've done. For every American, this has to be the proudest day of our lives. And for people all over the world, I am sure they too join with Americans in recognizing what an immense feat this is. Because of what you have done, the heavens have become a part of man's world. And as you talk to us from the Sea of Tranquility, it inspires us to redouble our efforts to bring peace and tranquility to Earth. For one priceless moment in the whole history of man, all the people on this Earth are truly one: one in their pride in what you have done, and one in our prayers that you will return safely to Earth."- Nixon calling to the moon, quote courtesy National Archives.

Nixon calls Apollo 11 on the moon, National Archives, 1969                                                  

 Flag Planting, NASA, 1969 

 Apollo 11 parade, NASA, 1969 

Apollo 11 Parade, Neil Leifer/ Taschen, 1969

Memo to President about global pride for Apollo 11 landing, pictures courtesy of the US Information Agency Records, 1969