40 Years Ago Today…

If your homeschooled children have not yet watched a documentary on Apollo 11, today would be a very appropriate day to do so!

Or, if you have watched a full documentary but it has been some time, here are some short video clips to recap the highlights of Apollo 11.

Maybe I am alone, but it still makes my heart leap to watch these clips and see the huge responsibility borne by the leaders on earth, excitement of those on board, anticipation of the audience on earth, and the thrill of a safe landing, mission, takeoff, and splash down.

I thought these clips provided a great summary this anniversary.

Lift off, Landing, and Return

Audio Slide Show – Lots of interesting photos and an informative narrative

Did you know that a “disaster speech” was prepared for President Nixon to use in case of a fiasco, which would leave the astronauts trapped on the moon?