Marking a milestone: Where to celebrate this summer's 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing
by Beth J. Harpaz, Chicago Tribune
Jul 08, 2019
3 minutes
It was a monumental achievement that enthralled people around the world: On July 20, 1969, astronauts walked on the moon.
Fifty years later, that spellbinding milestone is being honored with events across the country. Central to the celebrations are places tied to the mission: Florida's "Space Coast," where the historic Apollo 11 expedition was launched; Huntsville, Ala., where the Saturn V rocket that powered the spaceflight was built; and Houston, headquarters for mission control.
"Many Americans
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