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Man on the Moon (Armstrong's Exact Words)

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Neil Armstrong's historic first words on the Moon are among the most famous quotes, but a tiny, crucial detail is often misremembered.

What People Remember

Neil Armstrong's famous first words on the Moon were 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.'

What's Actually True

Armstrong insisted he said 'That's one small step for *a* man, one giant leap for mankind,' but the indefinite article 'a' was inaudible due to static, leading to widespread misremembering of the exact phrase.

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#space#moon landing#neil armstrong#quote#history#nasa

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