Astronaut Buzz Aldrin salutes American flag, stiffened with wire, on the Moon

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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin salutes American flag, stiffened with wire, on the Moon

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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin salutes American flag, stiffened with wire, on the Moon,

July 20, 1969

Neil Armstrong, American, 1930–2012
Life-208

Information

Title
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin salutes American flag, stiffened with wire, on the Moon
Dates

July 20, 1969

Maker
Neil Armstrong
Medium
Color transparency from digital file
Dimensions
6.3 × 6.3 cm (2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
LIFE Picture Collection
Object Number
Life-208
Reference Numbers
1969-07-20; 13643453

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