Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum - Neil Armstrong's Early Years

Neil Armstrong's Early Years

Mr. Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930 on his grandparents' farm, in Auglaize County, near Wapakoneta. He had a sister, June, and a brother, Dean. His parents were Stephen and Viola Armstrong. They raised their family in the small town of Wapakoneta.

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