Description: Photograph of astronaut Neil Armstrong with his wife Jan on their wedding day, January 28, 1956. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in 1930, and went on to become the first man to walk on the moon, in 1969. Neil and Janet (nee Shearon) met at Purdue University in the early 1950s. They had three children together, but divorced in 1994 after 38 years of marriage. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05359
Subjects: Couples; Ohio Economy--Science and Technology; Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Space flight; Wedding costume; Weddings
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio); Wilmette (Illinois)
 

Description: 1967 Neil Armstrong Airport dedication; Wapakoneta, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV_203B2F3_012
Subjects: Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Wapakoneta (Ohio)--History--Pictorial works
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio)
 

Description: Neil Armstrong's wife, Janet Armstrong, and his mother, Viola Armstrong, walk out of Armstrong's childhood home during his homecoming celebration in Wapakoneta, Ohio on September 6, 1969. There is a "Welcome Home Neil," sign above the door on the home. More than 80, 000 supporters greeted Armstrong upon his return and Bob Hope served as marshal for the event. Guests included sidekick Ed McMahon, and Dr.Albert Sabin, inventor of the polio vaccine. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV_203B2F6_007
Subjects: Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Wapakoneta (Ohio)--History--Pictorial works
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio)
 

Description: Neil Armstrong’s parents, Viola and Stephen Armstrong, walk down the red carpet greeting visitors during the homecoming celebration held for Neil Armstrong in Wapakoneta, Ohio on September 6, 1969. More than 80, 000 supporters greeted Armstrong upon his return and Bob Hope served as marshal for the event. Guests included sidekick Ed McMahon, and Dr. Albert Sabin, inventor of the polio vaccine. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV_203B2F5_079
Subjects: Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Wapakoneta (Ohio)--History--Pictorial works
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio)
 

Description: 1967 Neil Armstrong Airport dedication; Wapakoneta, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV_203B2F3_034
Subjects: Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Wapakoneta (Ohio)--History--Pictorial works
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio)
 

Description: 1967 Neil Armstrong Airport dedication; Wapakoneta, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV_203B2F3_046
Subjects: Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Wapakoneta (Ohio)--History--Pictorial works
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio)
 

Description: 1967 Neil Armstrong Airport dedication; Wapakoneta, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV_203B2F3_050
Subjects: Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Wapakoneta (Ohio)--History--Pictorial works
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photo depicts Neil Armstrong's wife, Janet Armstrong, and his father Stephen Armstrong, walking into a press event during the homecoming celebration held for Neil Armstrong in Wapakoneta, Ohio on September 6, 1969. Janet is in the center and Stephen is on her right. More than 80, 000 supporters greeted Armstrong upon his return and Bob Hope served as marshal for the event. Guests included sidekick Ed McMahon, and Dr. Albert Sabin, inventor of the polio vaccine. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV_203B2F5_065
Subjects: Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Wapakoneta (Ohio)--History--Pictorial works
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of astronaut Neil Armstrong as a child with family friends, January 14, 1933. He is being held by Gene Keiper, and the others in the photograph are identified as Mrs. Keiper, Mrs. Buller, and Mr. and Mrs. Hayes. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in 1930, and went on to be the first man to walk on the moon in 1969. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P402_B01F01_03
Subjects: Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Astronauts; Space flight; Children--Ohio
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio);
 

Description: Bust reads "Neil A. Armstrong, First Man on the Moon, Apollo XI". View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV_203B2F6_013
Subjects: Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Wapakoneta (Ohio)--History--Pictorial works
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio)
 

Description: Neil Armstrong is surrounded by several journalists, policemen and supporters as he exits an event during the homecoming celebration held for him in Wapakoneta, Ohio on September 6, 1969. Pictured in this photo are Neil Armstrong, Jack Hoffman, Marilyn Armstrong, Dean Armstrong, June Armstrong Hoffman, and Caroline Korspeter. More than 80,000 supporters greeted Armstrong upon his return and Bob Hope served as marshal for the event. Guests included "Tonight Show" sidekick Ed McMahon, and Dr. Albert Sabin, inventor of the polio vaccine. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV_203B2F5_055
Subjects: Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Wapakoneta (Ohio)--History--Pictorial works
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photograph of Neil Armstrong and his parents, Viola and Stephen Armstrong, riding in a parade car during the homecoming celebration held for him in Wapakoneta, Ohio on September 6, 1969. More than 80, 000 supporters greeted Armstrong upon his return and Bob Hope served as marshal for the event. Guests included "Tonight Show" sidekick Ed McMahon, and Dr. Albert Sabin, inventor of the polio vaccine. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV_203B2F5_062
Subjects: Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Wapakoneta (Ohio)--History--Pictorial works
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio)