Assignment 4- Sheridan Wagner

On the 20^th of July 1969, America’s Apollo 11 landed on the moon. The world watched as this moon landing was accomplished. The space race between the Soviet Union and the United States ended. This landing established a feeling of American dominance over rival nations and showed technological and economical supremacy. A sense of pride grew within the United States. But Armstrong’s famous words talk about this being a leap for mankind, not just America. Inspiration spread around the globe to areas far beyond the United States. A new idea had formed as people asked “If we can go to the moon, then why can’t we…?” I cannot even begin to imagine what the people in this photograph felt knowing their accomplishment would be forever remembered throughout history. Those watching this scene unfold from their own homes must have known that they were experiencing something truly unique. The moon landing of 1969 opened mankind to a whole other world of exploration.