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Neil Armstrong's Accomplishments
Neil Armstrong was a famous astronaut. On July 20,1969, he was Mission Commander of Apollo 11, and the first man on the moon. As he took his first step on the moon, he said the famous quote, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” He was a quiet, unassuming man but he accomplished many things. Neil Armstrong was a man who set goals, participated willingly, and persevered in

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