Neil Armstrong
American astronaut and aeronautical engineer, 1930-2012
"Armstrong made his first spaceflight as command pilot of Gemini 8 in March 1966, becoming NASA's first civilian astronaut to fly in space. During training for his second and last spaceflight as commander of Apollo 11, he had to eject from the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle moments before a crash. On July 20, 1969, Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin became the first people to land on the Moon, and the next day they spent two and a half hours outside the spacecraft. When Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface, he famously said: ""That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind"". He was also a naval aviator, test pilot, and university professor."
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US-amerikanischer Testpilot und Astronaut. Er war Kommandant von Apollo 11, die mit Buzz Aldrin und Michael Collins zum Mond flog. Am 21. Juli 1969 betrat er als erster Mensch den Mond (1930-2012). 3 ms. Briefe mit eigenh. Unterschrift (2x „Neil Armstrong“, 1x „Neil“). Lebanon. 4to. 3 pp. Gedr. Briefkopf. Kuverts.
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An „Gerda v. Nussink“, die ihm wegen einer zu vermachenden Erbschaft schrieb „In a word, I have a considerable fortune and no heir“: 1. „I must admit that I have never received such a request before, and I have given the matter a good deal of thought prior to replying. First I must thank you for what is, most assuredly, a most significant honor. To place your estate in the hands of one you do not know except by reputation expresses a measure of esteem that is unique in a world fulll of extraordinary happenings.
I am honored to aceept. You indicated that you regard my work as important, and I believe that to be true also. Nevertheless, I would hope to see that the inheritance is used in a manner consistent with your highest ideals and hopes. Of course, I would be pleased to use a Trust or other legal mechanism to assure that result […]“ - 2. „[…] I received your kind letter with mixed emotions. My own mother is in the hospital with what appears to be a heart attack, and I have been spending a good bit of time with her, accounting for the unseemly delay in this response. It is neither my wish nor my intention to intervene between you and any of your family members. I believe I am obligated to exempt myself from advising you under the circumstances you quote. The decisions you have before you are, and should properly be, yours alone […]“ - 3. „[…] Congratulations on your wonderful hoax. It was carefully craftet and convincingly prestented with just enough imperfections to add to its believability. The proceeds from this current project will no doubt increase the burden of managing your estate. Inasmuch as your actuarial longevity has increased substantially, I want you to know that I have abandoned you and remain ready to assist you with disbursing your assets now, while you cleary have the mental ability to choose wisely. You have increased opportunities to make a difference within your lifetime. […]“- Der Schriftsteller Winfried Bornemann (geb. 1944) ist bekannt für Bücher mit seinen Juxbriefen an Unternehmen, Prominente und Behörden samt deren Antwortschreiben. Das erste Buch „Zu Schade … zum Wegradieren“, das er zusammen mit seinem Schwager verfasste, enthält neben humorvollen Zeichnungen nur wenige dieser Briefe. Für das Buch „Bornemanns lachende Erben“ (1985) schrieb Bornemann unter dem Pseudonym „Carola von Gaestern“ verschiedene Prominente an, um diesen das Erbe jener fiktiven Witwe eines reichen Unternehmers in Aussicht zu stellen. 1988 erschien sein Buch „Glanz & Gloria. Eine Brief-Aktion mit internationalen Stars“..
US-amerikanischer Testpilot und Astronaut. Er war Kommandant von Apollo 11, die mit Buzz Aldrin und Michael Collins zum Mond flog. Am 21. Juli 1969 betrat er als erster Mensch den Mond (1930-2012). Ms. Brief mit eigenh. Unterschrift. Washington. 4to. 1/2 p. Gedr. Briefkopf „National Aeronautics and Space Administration“. Mit Kuvert.
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An George W. Barber in Suffolk, England: „[…] Thank you for the delightful post cards. I have enjoyed them very much and I appreciate your thoughtfulness in taking the time to share them with me. […]“ - 1970 wurde Armstrong zum stellvertretenden Leiter des Washingtoner Aeronautikbüros der NASA befördert. Im gleichen Jahr erhielt er auch den Master in Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik an der University of Southern California und einen Ehrendoktor in Ingenieurwissenschaften von der Purdue-Universität. 1971 verließ er die Behörde.
American Astronaut; first man to set foot on the moon (1930-2012). Color photograph signed and inscribed, "To Charles Johnson, Jr-- / Best of Luck,". Np, 1980s. 10 x 8 inches; small crease at lower left corner, biography printed on verso.
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Color Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "To Charles Johnson, Jr-- / Best of Luck," half-length portrait by NASA, showing him in space suit holding helmet with Moon in background. Signed diagonally in the image, lower right.
American Astronaut; first man to set foot on the moon (1930-2012). Typed letter signed „NEIL“. Lebanon, Ohio. 4to. 1 p.
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To Doris Weber whom he addresses as “Punky.” With an additional DS bearing his signature “M/M N. A. Armstrong.” “Thank you for your letter breaking the news that we are 60 years older than when we graduated. I remember when my Uncle Ray came back to St. Marys for his 40th and visited us. I thought I would never get old enough to get to a 40th anniversary of graduation. My calendar currently has the June and August dates available, but not July 28th. I have no preference between June and August.
I, of course, will be there is at all possible. I look forward to seeing you and the rest of the gang. 60? Really?...” The single-page, printed reservation form, signed “M/M N.A. Armstrong,” reads “Enclosed please find reservation money for dinner & photo. Pleae [sic] make checks payable to Doris Weber...” The envelope for Armstrong’s letter, sent to Doris Weber, is docketed in her hand, “Neil’s letter to me,” and the registration form envelope has the return address and that of the addressee handwritten by Armstrong. Armstrong graduated Wapakoneta, Ohio’s Blume High School in 1947..
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Neil Armstrong (geb. 1930), Astronaut. Portraitphotographie (Reproduktion) mit e. U. O. O. u. D. 254:203 mm. – Portrait en face in Farbe und im Raumanzug. – Neil Armstrong hatte am 21. Juli 1969 als erster Mensch den Mond betreten. – Die Verso-Seite mit gedr. Legende der National Aeronautics and Space Administration.