The movie, ‘Apollo 11’ replicated a very historical time period within American history. Under the presidential reign of Richard Nixon, landing on the moon was an important step forward for mankind. Not only was landing on the moon a significant milestone but being able to launch a spaceship that far implied militaristic strengths as well. Given the time period, communism became a threat to America and its allies. In an attempt to fight back, America proved its technological strengths through the Apollo 11 mission. Commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin are responsible for successfully completing this feat.
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The point about the moon landing showing militaristic strength as well as technological advance is not one that I brought up in my ERA. This time was tense with communism being a threat to America. The moon landing was in fact a way to show an implied dominance over enemies.