Bill to Authorize Erection of Statue to Commemorate Moon Landing

View the full document here: https://docsteach.org/document/s-2709-statue-united-states-flag-moon/

Description

Following the recovery of the Apollo 11 astronauts, Texas Senator John Tower introduced one of many bills to recognize the achievements of Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins. This bill would have authorized the creation of a statue to commemorate the Moon landing. The bill was referred to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Congress did not enact this bill.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. Senate.

National Archives Identifier: 1634183

Full Citation: S. 2709 Authorizing the Erection of a Statue to Commemorate the Manned Lunar Landing and the Placing of the United States Flag on the Moon; 7/29/1969; Bills and Resolutions Originating in the Senate, 1789–2002; Records of the U.S. Senate, Record Group 46; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/s-2709-statue-united-states-flag-moon/, April 29, 2026]

Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.