It was 48 years ago today that Neil Armstrong took those famous steps on the moon.
Saint John artist Norm Jackson marked the occaision with a painting that depicts the famous moment in history and includes former U.S. president John F. Kennedy looking down on Armstrong.
Norm Jackson’s painting of the Moon Landing is also 48 years old today. He was able to give it to Neil Armstrong. pic.twitter.com/I8Lw293Wbf
— Tamara Steele (@tamarasteele1) July 20, 2017
The painting was given to Armstrong and in a 1971 letter to Jackson he called it a handsome addition to his collection of momentos.
Jackson’s painting is called “In this decade…..” pic.twitter.com/n16gshhgH0
— Tamara Steele (@tamarasteele1) July 20, 2017
