In July 1969, the USA sent three men to the moon and returned them safely to the earth. Florida's Space Coast played a vital role in making this historic milestone happen.
The Florida Historical Society Thanks Our Sponsors:
Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs
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Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts
Jessie Ball duPont Fund
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This project is sponsored in part by The Jessie Ball duPont Fund.
Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism
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This project is sponsored in part by Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism.