We choose to go to the Moon

It was President Kennedy, whom, in 1962, set in train, perhaps the greatest achievement by mankind in the Twentieth Century.

In an incredible speech to Rice University, Mr Kennedy said:

"We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too."

By 20 July 1969, JFK's dream had been realised, as Neil Armstrong, followed by Buzz Aldrin, landed on the Moon.

Although Neil Armstrong died today, his name will be immortal, as humankind will always remember who broke through earth's frontiers. His remark: "One giant leap for man, one giant leap for mankind...", will never be forgotten either.

You can see more about Neil Armstrong HERE.  

by Robert Halfon MP - Working Hard for Harlow.