Monday, July 20, 2009
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
40th anniversary of moon landing
University of Minnesota planetary scientist and Apollo advisor Robert Pepin joins Midday to discuss the first humans landing on the moon and what we learned from lunar exploration.11:00 a.m.GuestsRobert Pepin: University of Minnesota planetary scientist and professor of physics; advisor on several Apollo missions.More from MPR40th anniversary of the first moon landing (07/17/2009)Buzz Aldrin recalls his mission to the moon (07/16/2009)How politics shapes the American space program (07/16/2009)Resources
Walter Cronkite speaks in 2005 at JFK library
Longtime CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite spoke at a 2005 event at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston. He discussed news events from D-Day to the moon landing, as well as the current state of the news media. Cronkite died Friday at the age of 92.12:00 p.m.More from MPRLegendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite dies at 92 (07/17/2009)Happy birthday Mr. Cronkite (11/04/2005)Resources
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