Among the cargo that made the journey to the moon on Apollo11 was a small silicone disc. On this small unassuming disk were 73 messages of goodwill, recorded by world leaders from every corner of the globe:
It was a surreal vision that captured the hearts and minds of people everywhere when Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin bounced along the gray, alien surface of the moon while Michael Collins orbited above them, the giant Earth looming in the background. This was the final realization of more than 400,000 people — engineers, doctors, scientists, mechanics and many more who all came together to make this dream a reality.
The messages contained a statement from Queen Elizabeth II, who wrote, “On behalf of the British people I salute the skill and courage which brought man to the moon. May this endeavor increase the knowledge and well being of mankind.” Pope Paul VI wrote, “To the glory of the name of God who gives power to such men, we ardently pray for this humble beginning.”
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