Armstrong homecoming after walking on the Moon 1969   Save
Neil A. Armstrong Homecomings Collection
Description: Neil Armstrong waves to his supporters during the homecoming celebration parade held for him in Wapakoneta, Ohio on September 6, 1969. There are several policemen and guards on either side of him and television crews filming in the rear. 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_032
Subjects: Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Wapakoneta (Ohio)--History--Pictorial works
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio)