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Saying goodbye to Neil Armstrong

  The first man to walk on the moon was mourned Thursday at a memorial service in the Washington National Cathedral. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

Nation bids farewell to moonwalker Neil Armstrong

The nation bid farewell to Neil Armstrong, the first man to take a giant leap on the moon, at a service that also called for rekindling the spirit of exploration. Full story

Public farewell to Neil Armstrong set for Sept. 13

A public memorial service for late astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the moon, will take place Sept. 13 at Washington National Cathedral, NASA announced. Full story

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