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The Space Window at National Cathedral
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The 'Space Window' was designed by St. Louis artist Rodney Winfield and fabricated under his supervision. Whirling stars and orbiting planets are depicted in orange, red and white on a deep blue and green field. It was dedicated in 1974 on the fifth anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Neil Armstrong's public memorial service was held at the National Cathedral on Sept. 13, 2012.
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Neil Armstrong Memorial Service at National Cathedral
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Hundreds attended the public memorial service for astronaut Neil Armstrong at Washington National Cathedral, Sept. 13, 2012.
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Armstrong Memorial Service
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Apollo 17 mission commander Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, speaks during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, died Saturday, Aug. 25. He was 82.
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Armstrong Memorial Service
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Carol Armstrong, center, her son Eric, right, and daughter Molly Van Wagenen hold their hands to their hearts during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, died Saturday, Aug. 25. He was 82.
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Bolden at Armstrong Memorial Service
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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden delivers a tribute during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at the Washington National Cathedral. Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, died Saturday, Aug. 25. He was 82.
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Space Window at National Cathedral
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The 'Space Window' at Washington National Cathedral features a moon rock returned to Earth by Neil Armstrong and his Apollo 11 crew. The cathedral hosted a memorial service for Armstrong on Sept. 13, 2012 to mark the passing of the first moonwalker.
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Glenn, Krall at Armstrong Memorial Service
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Former U.S. Sen. John Glenn, left, and musician Diana Krall bow their heads in prayer during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at the Washington National Cathedral. Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, died Saturday, Aug. 25. He was 82.
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Armstrong Memorial Service
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Apollo 17 mission commander Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, looks skyward during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, died Saturday, Aug. 25. He was 82.
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Buzz Aldrin, John Glenn at Armstrong Memorial
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Astronauts Buzz Aldrin (front row, 2nd from left) and John Glenn (front row, at right) attended the Neil Armstrong memorial service in Washi
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The Honorable Charles F. Bolden, Jr. Presents the Flag to Mrs. Neil Armstrong
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Mrs. Neil Armstrong receives the American flag that was flown at half-mast over Mission Control at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Tex., on the day of her husband’s passing, August 25, 2012. NASA Administrator Bolden presents the flag.
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Michael Collins Reads Prayers at Armstrong Memorial
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Astronaut Michael Collins reads prayers at the Neil Armstrong memorial service in Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, on September 13, 2012.
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Captain Eugene A. Cernan Speaks at Armstrong Memorial
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Captain Eugene A. Cernan spoke at the memorial service for Neil Armstrong at Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, September 13, 2012.
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Bagpiper at Armstrong Memorial Service
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A bagpiper plays at the Neil Armstrong memorial service in Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, on September 13, 2012.
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Mourners at Neil Armstrong Memorial Service
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Mourners listen to the service in Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, on September 13, 2012.
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Diana Krall Sings at Armstrong Memorial Service
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Jazz singer Diana Krall performs "Fly Me to the Moon" at the Neil Armstrong memorial service in Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, on September 13, 2012.
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The Honorable John W. Snow Speaks at Armstrong Memorial
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The Honorable John W. Snow spoke at the Neil Armstrong memorial service in Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, on September 13, 2012.
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The Rev. Gina Gilland Campbell Reads at Armstrong Memorial
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The Rev. Gina Gilland Campbell read from the Book of Matthew at the Neil Armstrong memorial service in Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, on September 13, 2012.
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Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde Delivers the Homily at Armstrong Memorial
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Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde Delivers the homily at the Neil Armstrong memorial service in Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC, on September 13, 2012.
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Armstrong Memorial Service
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Apollo 11 command module pilot Michael Collins leads prayers during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
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At the Armstrong Memorial Service
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NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, right, shares a moment with Apollo 17 mission commander Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, left, as U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, center looks on prior to a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong, Sept. 13, 2012, at the Washington National Cathedral.
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John H. Dalton, former United States Secretary of the Navy, Speaks at Armstrong Memorial
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John H. Dalton, former United States Secretary of the Navy, delivers the Reading during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Speaks at Armstrong Memorial Service
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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden delivers a tribute during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at the Washington National Cathedral.
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Diana Krall at the Armstrong Memorial Service
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Musician Diana Krall sings ""Fly Me to the Moon" during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
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Armstrong Memorial Service
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The Rev. Gina Gilland Campbell, acting director of worship, Washington National Cathedral, reads the Gospel during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
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Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot Michael Collins Looks On
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Apollo 11 command module pilot Michael Collins is framed by the upraised Bible held by the Rev. Gina Gilland Campbell during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
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Armstrong Memorial Service
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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, back to camera, speaks with Carol Armstrong after presenting her with a U.S. Flag that was flown at half-mast over Mission Control at Johnson Space Center in Houston, on the day of her husband’s passing, during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
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Former Secretary of the Treasury John Snow Speaks at Armstrong Memorial Service
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Former Secretary of the Treasury John Snow speaks during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
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Attendees Sing a Hymnal at Armstrong Memorial Service
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Attendees to the memorial service for Neil Armstrong sing a hymnal, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at the Washington National Cathedral.
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Choir Singers at Armstrong Memorial Service
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Members of the Cathedral Choirsters sing "For the Beauty of the Earth" during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
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Former U.S. Sen. John Glenn and Buzz Aldrin
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Former U.S. Sen. John Glenn, left, and Buzz Aldrin shake hands prior to a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at the Washington National Cathedral.
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Armstrong Memorial Service
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Attendees stand with their hands over their hearts as a U.S. Navy ceremonial guard stands with the colors at the start of a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
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Armstrong Memorial Service
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Acolytes lead the recessional through the Nave at the conclusion of a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
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Neil Armstrong Memorial Service
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The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of Washington, delivers the Homily during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
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Apollo 17 astronaut Gene Cernan, the Last Man to Walk on the Moon, at the Armstrong Memorial Service
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Apollo 17 astronaut Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, speaks during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
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NASA Remembers Neil Armstrong
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An image of Neil Armstrong is projected on a television screen as attendees sit in the Nave during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
