- First astronauts to fly near the moon in over 50 years return safely, splashing down in the Pacific.
- Mission flew 700,237 miles with pinpoint accuracy, landing within less than a mile of target.
- Astronauts captured unprecedented photos of the moon's far side.
- Vice President J.D
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