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Armstrong the role model who did not want to be a hero (VIDEO)

Cincinanti, USA - Politicians, who were criticized several times by him because of NASA budget cuts, honour him

Those who knew Neil Armstrong are absolutely sure that the first man to put his feet on the Moon would not appreciate the enormous amount of plaudits dedicated to him from everywhere in the world: the astronaut of the famous "Giant leap for mankind" has always been described as a reserved person, eager to share his success with everyone who provided their contribution. More than once he declared that,...

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