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Birth
He was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio and his parents were Viola Armstrong and Stephan Armstrong. He was the oldest of three child's. -
Childhood
His biggest interest when he was six was airplanes and looking through his neighbors telescope to see the stars. -
Get's His Flying License
Fun Fact he got his pilots license before his driving license. -
College
He went to Purdue College. -
Navy
Joins the Navy to serve in the Korean War. He was a pilot for the United States. -
Married
He got married to Janet Shearon -
Daughter died
On Karen Armstrong's third birthday she passed away to a brain tumor. -
ASTRAUNANT
Armstrong is flying again! He is officially an astronaut! -
Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the President of the United States and is—along with the Congressional Gold Medal—the highest civilian award of the United States. -
Collier Trophy
The Collier Trophy is an annual aviation award administered by the U.S. National Aeronautic Association (NAA), presented to those who have made "the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America -
Received Congressional Space Medal of Honor
The Congressional Space Medal of Honor was authorized by the United States Congress in 1969 to recognize "any astronaut who in the performance of his duties has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the Nation and mankind." -
Re-married
He re-married Carol Held Knight after Janet Shearon passed away. -
Earned Congressional Gold medal
A Congressional Gold Medal is an award bestowed by the United States Congress; the Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom are the highest civilian awards in the United States.
