纪念阿姆斯特朗(2/2)

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概述：奥巴马称阿姆斯特朗是美国历史上最伟大的英雄之一。
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答疑： 994116450aSome historians say the moon walk marked America's victory in the space race with the Soviet Union.
In later years, Neil Armstrong served as Deputy Associate Administrator at the space agency's headquarters. He was also a professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. He and his family lived on a farm just outside of the city.
In recent years, Armstrong had largely withdrawn from public life. But he spoke earlier this year at an event at Ohio State University. The event honored former astronaut and senator, John Glenn.
President Obama called Neil Armstrong, "among the greatest of American heroes, not just of his time, but of all time." He said when Armstrong and his crew lifted off for the moon, they set off to show that the American spirit can see beyond what seems unimaginable.
Armstrong's family also released a statement. It asked that the public honor what it called "his example of service, accomplishment and modesty. And the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink."一些历史学家称，在月球漫步标志着美国在与苏联的太空竞赛中获胜。
在之后几年里，尼尔∙阿姆斯特朗（Neil Armstrong）在航天局总部担任副主任。他也是俄亥俄州辛辛那提市辛辛那提大学的一名航天工程教授。他与家人住在城外的一座农场。
近年来，阿姆斯特朗基本上退出了公众生活。但是今年早些时候，他在俄亥俄州立大学的一项活动中发表了演讲。该活动表彰了前宇航员及参议员约翰∙格兰（John Glenn）。
奥巴马总统称尼尔∙阿姆斯特朗“不仅在他的时代，而且也是有史以来美国最伟大的英雄之一”。他说，当阿姆斯特朗和全体宇航员升空前往月球的时候，他们的出发显示了美国精神能够预见看似无法想象的事物。
阿姆斯特朗的家人也发表了一份声明，称“他是服务、成就和谦逊的典范。下次你在晴朗的夜空下外出散步时，望见月亮冲你微笑，想想尼尔∙阿姆斯特朗并对他眨眨眼”。该声明要求公众对此给予尊重。