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Chapter 20 #24

a) The Moon Landing (1969)

The Moon Landing in 1969 holds the record for the most-watched live television broadcast in American history. This historic event, part of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission, captivated millions worldwide as astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. The broadcast symbolized a monumental achievement in human exploration and technology, fulfilling President John F. Kennedy’s goal of landing a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s. The Moon Landing was not just a moment of national pride but also a symbol of human ingenuity and the possibilities of space exploration, leaving a lasting impact on culture, science, and technology.