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Sounds of Apollo 11 The Eagle Has LandedNeil Armstrong: Tranquility Base here, the Eagle has landed. NASA Ground Control: Roger, Tranquility. We copy you on the ground. You got a bunch of guys about to turn blue. We're breathing again. Thanks a lot. Today, recalling some of the sounds from NASA's Apollo 11 mission 50 years ago, when we landed on the moon. I'm Jim Metzner and this is the Pulse of the Planet. NASA Ground Control: OK, Neil, we can see you coming down ladder now. Armstrong: I'm going to step off LEM now. It's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. The surface surface is fine and powdery. I can pick it up loosely with my toe. It does adhere like powdered charcoal, to the sole and sides of my boot. We'll read the plaque that's on the front landing gear of this LEM, showing each of the two hemispheres of earth. Underneath it says, "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon, July 1969. We came in peace for all mankind". It has the crew members' signatures and the signature of the president of the United States. NASA Ground Control: Neil and Buzz, the president of the United States is in his office now and would like to say a few words to you, over. Armstrong: It would be an honor. President Nixon: Hello Neil and Buzz. I'm talking to you by telephone from the Oval Room at the White House. And this certainly has to be the most historical telephone call ever made. I just can't tell you how proud we all are of what you've (done). For every American, this has to be the proudest day of our lives. Remembering Apollo 11, with thanks to NASA and to astronauts Buzz Aldren, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins. I'm Jim Metzner and this is the Pulse of the Planet.