Apollo 11 Presidential Dinner Plaque A metal replica of Luna

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Apollo 11 Presidential Dinner Plaque. A metal replica of Lunar Module "Eagle's" plaque that was mounted on the front landing strut during the first lunar landing. 7.5x6 inches. The lower edge of the plaque reads: "President's Dinner Honoring Apollo 11 Astronauts, August 13, 1969." Mounted on a 9x11 inch presentation board which is contained in a 15x21 inch wood and glass frame. Np, 1969

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The Nixon Presidential Dinner held in Los Angeles was attended by most of the Astronaut Corps and hundreds of dignitaries and celebrities to honor the achievements of the Apollo 11 crew. After the dinner, the Irwin family obtained the multitude of autographs appearing on the presentation board including: Wernher von Braun, Joe Shea, Bob Seamans, Walt Williams, Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Gordon Cooper, Wally Schirra, Jack Swigert, Stuart Roosa, Ron Evans, Jim Irwin, John Young, Tom Stafford, Gene Cernan, Jack Schmitt, Dave Scott, Rusty Schweickart, Jim McDivitt, Dick Gordon, Vance Brand, Alan Bean, Charlie Duke, Jerry Carr, Joe Kerwin, Jack Lousma, Barry Goldwater, and several others.