43 Iconic Cultural and Historical Moments Seen From a Different Angle

In 1969, the world changed forever when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon’s surface. It filled all mankind with a new sense of wonder for the unknown and respect for the far reaches of space. Most of the planet watched him take those tentative steps, but they watched as his shuttle lifted off a few days before.

How many of those observers wondered about his family? Here’s a rare photograph that shows how they saw Neil off on his epic adventure. Instead of watching the launch in a control room or with many essential government suits, they watched it from a nearby pier. Where would you be to watch your father change the world?