Vietnam stole its thunder. The headlines were Vietnam, so the landing had a great, shortlived emotional pride. But then the reality of the war returned.
It was almost surreal....America was toying with great minds and achievments in space, on the moon, but stuck in the mood of monsoons and bamboo spear ytraps in a war that we could not win, and were fighting for no logical cause.
What impact did the moon landing have on the Sixties?
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The moon landing was a notable event in the lives of my family. We were camping in northern Michigan, but took our children into a nearby town to find a TV. Our 13-year-old son was especially fascinated and was encouraged to seriously pursue his hobby of astronomy.
For me, a man walking on the moon was a fantasy nurtured when I was a child. Seeing it come to fruition was memorable.
Bob is right that the Vietnam War had more impact, yet the moon landing showed the world that people were capable of almost anything, given enough money, will power, and brains.
For me, a man walking on the moon was a fantasy nurtured when I was a child. Seeing it come to fruition was memorable.
Bob is right that the Vietnam War had more impact, yet the moon landing showed the world that people were capable of almost anything, given enough money, will power, and brains.