Buzz Aldrin on Apollo 11 at 50

Nixon Now Podcast

This special edition of the Nixon Now Podcast features Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin in a Nixon Library discussion with Nixon Foundation President and CEO Hugh Hewitt. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, the Nixon Foundation presented Aldrin with its "Greatest Comeback Award." The name of the award signifies President Nixon's ability to face challenges, always come back from setbacks and achieve victory throughout his life and career. Aldrin was being honored for his and fellow Apollo 11 astronauts' remarkable comeback to Earth -- that was one for the ages. Hosted by Jonathan Movroydis. Read transcript here: https://wp.me/p7XWKa-alk Photo: Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin in discussion with Hugh Hewitt in the Nixon Library East Room on July 23, 2019, as part of ceremonies commemorating the 50th anniversary of the astronauts' return to Earth. (Nixon Foundation)