Neil Armstrong Quotes


I guess we all like to be recognized not for one piece of fireworks, but for the ledger of our daily work.


Citations

Armstrong, Neil. Interview with Ed Bradley. 60 Minutes, CBS, 6 Nov. 2005.

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Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong
  • Born: August 5, 1930
  • Died: August 25, 2012
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Astronaut

Neil Alden Armstrong was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer, and the first person to walk on the Moon. He was also a naval aviator, test pilot, and university professor.