Vanderbilt Television News Archive

Search the Archive

Apollo XI / Luna XV / Moon Walk #446563

NBC Evening News for Monday, Jul 21, 1969
View other clips in this broadcast →

Material supplied by VTNA may be used for educational analysis or research only. Any editing, reproduction, publication, rebroadcast, public showing or public display may be prohibited by copyright laws. For any such use, please visit NBC NEWS Archives XPRESS.

(Studio) "Eagle" lifts off moon and docks with "Columbia." They'll leave moon orbit and return to earth Thursday
REPORTER: David Brinkley

(DC) Sir Bernard Love 11 at Jodrell Bank, England announces landing of USSR Luna XV on moon. May have crash-landed.
REPORTER: Chet Huntley

(Studio) USSR says it completed its flight when it landed on moon. 125 million Americans saw combination romance and technology. Film shown of moon walk. [Commander Neil ARMSTRONG - says that's 1 small step for man, 1 giant leap for mankind. Surface fine and powdery.] [Col Edwin ALDRIN, JR. - says magnificent sight out here.] [ARMSTRONG - reads plaque to be left on moon.] American flag set up. Men walk on surface. [President NIXON - talks to crew on moon. Trip inspired peace and tranquility. All on earth truly 1.] [1 of ASTRONAUTS - says honor to be here.] [NIXON - says see you Thursday] [1 of ASTRONAUTS - says looking forward to it.]
REPORTER: David Brinkley

Reporter(s):
Brinkley, David;
Huntley, Chet
Duration:
00:08:20

Note to sponsor members: The Vanderbilt Television News Archive video player requires a modern operating system and browser to work properly. If you are experiencing playback problems, check the minimum requirements and adjust your setup accordingly. After adjustments, if you continue to experience problems, please contact us.

Welcome! Above is the abstract of the item that you're interested in viewing from the Vanderbilt Television News Archive's collection. You have three options if you'd like to view this item:

  • You may request a loan of this video by registering on our website and placing an order.
  • You may visit the Television News Archive on the Vanderbilt campus to view on-site from the Archive's collection.
  • If you are associated with a college or university, you may ask your library if they would like to become a sponsor, which would give students and faculty at your institution the ability to view items from our collection.

If you believe that you are associated with a sponsoring college or university and have received this message in error, please let us know.