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What Neil Armstrong Really Taught the World

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Neil Armstrong’s biggest accomplishment was showing us how to accept honest humility. By Daniel Stone.

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For the distant past and forever into the future, only one man can ever lay claim to Neil Armstrong’s title. The first human on another world, the former astronaut's life was defined by one mission, several tense moments, and one iconic quote—and with them, as much glory as he wanted...

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