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Garrison Hilliard

On Wed, 08 Sep 2004 13:35:00 -0500, (Gene DiGennaro)
wrote:

Georgiana Gates wrote in message news:413b8af9$0$444

I'm embarrassed to say that the title of the thread made me think of
*Lance* Armstrong, the bicyclist. It's really a shame how the early
astronauts have disappeared from the scene.

I agree but lately Neil seems to be more in the public eye. He's
finally agreed to a book and there will be a movie about him. It seems
like he's been more available lately. If only the general public
better understood Apollo's accomplishments...

Moon Walker Neil Armstrong Opens Up In New Book

LAST UPDATE: 11/19/2005 8:24:45 PM

CINCINNATI (AP) - Neil Armstrong was 38 when he uttered the words that have been
a blessing and a curse to him.

After his return from walking on the moon in 1969, Armstrong took a 45-day tour
as a NASA ambassador.

Since then, he's been quiet.

Author James Hansen is opening the door to Armstrong's life a little wider with
"First Man: The Life of Neil A- Armstrong."

Hansen logged more than 50 hours of interviews with Armstrong and talked with
about 125 friends, family members and associates.

Seventy-five-year-old Armstrong has rejected many biography requests. He
accepted the proposal from Hansen -- a former NASA historian.

Hansen says his plan for the book and his credentials helped him earn
Armstrong's trust.

http://www.wkrc.com/news/local/story...2-8894CABBD1CC
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