Delldude
Sheep Dipped Boy Scout
Neil had nothing to do with it. It was decided the first man on the moon would be a civilian. That was the rationale. Sucked for Buzz.
History channel:
Aldrin lobbied hard to be the first to step on the lunar surface, but the NASA brass chose Armstrong for his calm confidence and total lack of ego.
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In 2005, Armstrong consented to a rare television interview on 60 Minutes, in which he was asked directly if he was uncomfortable with the fame of being the first man on the moon. “No, I just don’t deserve it,” replied Armstrong, smiling. “Circumstance put me into that particular role. That wasn’t planned by anyone.”