News coverage from 1969 tells the story of the Apollo 11 Mission’s awe inspiring feat of science, technology and courage. It also presents a more complex picture of this historic achievement. While people across the United States and around the world eagerly supported the mission, others questioned its value to society.
O'Neill Reading Room Back Wall Exhibit
There are three horizontal cases against the Back Wall of the O'Neill Reading Room.
Man on the Moon
1969 News Coverage of the Apollo 11 Mission
September - December 2019
Sponsored by the Boston College Libraries
News coverage from 1969 tells the story of the Apollo 11 Mission’s awe inspiring feat of science, technology and courage. It also presents a more complex picture of this historic achievement. While people across the United States and around the world eagerly supported the mission, others questioned its value to society.