Neil Armstrong was uniquely suited to be an Apollo astronaut. The self-described "white socks, pocket protector, nerdy engineer" was also a fearless …
Humble Hero: Why Neil Armstrong Became the First Man on the Moon
From combat pilot to NASA astronaut, how did Neil Armstrong receive the honor of becoming the first man on the moon? Plus, read the story on Buzz Aldrin and more astronaut stories.
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