Man’s historical aspiration to reach the moon and the world’s involvement in the Apollo 11 flight are the themes of this film, which are placed in the context of the historical aspiration and scientific genius of many lands which made them possible. Also focuses on the Gemini flights. Introduced by Richard Nixon and narrated by Gregory Peck.
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ACMI Identifier
321727
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Feature films → Feature films - United States
History → Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
History → United States - History - 20th century
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Cosmology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Manned space flight
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Moon - Exploration
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Outer space - Exploration
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Project Apollo
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space flight - History
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)