In December 1969 President Richard Nixon presented Governor Dempsey a Moon Plaque. The plaque included moon dust and chips collected during the moon walk of the Apollo 11 astronauts. The presentation occurred in the State Department auditorium, Washington DC.
Enlargement of the front of the plaque: |
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Under the base of the plaque is the following inscription: |
Moon dust and rocks: |
On display on the balcony of the main library is a NASA Science Kit.
The theme of the Summer Reading Challenge is Space.