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Reproduction of plaque on the Moon

97-823
Accession Number
97-823
11x13.5 inches
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350901076
Related Collection
Webb, James E. Papers
Keywords
Moon exploration
Signs and signboards
HST Keywords
Astronautics - U.S.; Apollo II; Autographs Armstrong, Neil; Autographs Collins, Michael; Autographs Aldrin, Jr., Edwin E.; Autographs Nixon, Richard; Plaques - Apollo II
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Credit:
Rapid Art Service, Inc., New York, NY

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
This reproduction of the stainless-steel commemorative moon plaque was silk screened in three colors and showed the signatures of astronauts Armstrong, Collins, Aldrin and President Nixon. The plaque read "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon July 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind."
Date(s)
July 1969