| NASA Center: |
Johnson Space Center |
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| Image # : |
71-HC-602
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| Date : |
04/16/1971
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Title
Gold Olive Branch Left on the Moon by Neil Armstrong
Full Description
This is the gold replica of an olive branch, the traditional symbol
of peace, left on the Moon's surface by Apollo 11 crewmembers.
Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, commander, placed the small replica
(less than half a foot in length) on the Moon. The gesture
represented a wish for peace for all mankind.
Keywords
Olive Branch Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 Moon
Subject Category
Apollo 11, Astronauts
Reference Numbers
- Center:
JSC
- Center Number:
71-HC-602
- GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2002-000070
Source Information
- Creator/Photographer: NASA
- Original Source: DIGITAL
| Resolution | Format | Width
(Pixels) | Height
(Pixels) | Size
(KBytes) |
Thumbnail |
JPEG |
90 |
87 |
14 |
Small |
JPEG |
640 |
621 |
498 |
Medium |
JPEG |
1500 |
1456 |
1,732 |
Large |
JPEG |
3000 |
2912 |
4,142 |
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