In this clip ABC News anchor
Frank Reynolds interviews Neil Armstrong in 1969 prior to Moon launch. Only 38
years old, Armstrong displays a unique combination of intelligence, optimism,
and an understanding of the importance of the Moon launch beyond the obvious
technical achievement. Ever the engineer, Armstrong sees the application of
problem-solving methodologies to be one of the lasting contributions of the
space program to society.
Interestingly, Armstrong suggests
the resources of a successful program, such as the space program, should not be siphoned
off to support other “less successful” programs. This can be interpreted as
both a comment on social programs as well as the war in Vietnam, though the pragmatic
Armstrong believes America able to succeed in all ventures with an “understood
goal.”
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