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About First Man on the Moon: The Real Neil Armstrong | History Documentary | Reel Truth History

On 21st July 1969, Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. Not only did this result in a fun transformation in human history but it also changed Neil's life forever. In this documentary hear from loved ones and work colleagues to discover what happened after that historic day and unlock the mystery of the real Neil Armstrong. Welcome to the History Channel, the home of gripping and powerful documentaries. Here you can watch both full length documentaries and series that explore some of the most comprehensive pieces of world history.

First Man on the Moon: The Real Neil Armstrong | History Documentary | Reel Truth History is presented by Banijay History. Its listed runtime is 59 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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First Man on the Moon: The Real Neil Armstrong | History Documentary | Reel Truth History
Category
History
Runtime
59 minutes
Language
English

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