Armstrong homecoming after walking on the Moon 1969   Save
Neil A. Armstrong Homecomings Collection AV 203
Description: From the left, Neil Armstrong’s parents, Viola and Stephen Armstrong sit in a banquet hall during the homecoming celebration held for Neil in Wapakoneta, Ohio on September 6, 1969. The words "Welcome Home Neil," are written on the wall behind them and the people to the right are unidentified. More than 80, 000 supporters greeted Armstrong upon his return and Bob Hope served as marshal for the event. Guests included "Tonight Show" sidekick Ed McMahon, and Dr. Albert Sabin, inventor of the polio vaccine. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV_203B2F5_068
Subjects: Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012; Wapakoneta (Ohio)--History--Pictorial works
Places: Wapakoneta (Ohio); Auglaize County (Ohio)