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Crofton Lithographing Corp. Aldrin makes his first step onto the surface of the Moon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09799.04 Author/Creator: Crofton Lithographing Corp. Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Lithograph Date: 20 July 1969 Pagination: 18.3 x 23.3 cm. Order a Copy

One lithograph entitled, "Aldrin makes his first step onto the surface of the Moon," dated July 20, 1969. Image displays Buzz Aldrin descending from the lunar module.

Aldrin, Buzz, 1930-

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