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Man must understand his universe in order to understand his destiny.

Neil Armstrong

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Neil Armstrong
Age: 81 †
Born: 1930
Born: January 1
Died: 2012
Died: January 1
Aerospace Engineer
Astronaut
Test Pilot
United States Naval Aviator
University Teacher
Wapakoneta
Ohio
Neil Alden Armstrong
Neil A. Armstrong
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Damn I really did it. I blew the first words on the moon, didn't I?
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