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When the first U.S. spacecraft landed there because there was a flag posted on the side of the craft. Neil Armstrong planted a flag on a small staff soon after landing as well.
This was on July 20th 1969.
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∙ 14y agoAs a sign that they had succesfully reached the moon. The US is a party to international agreements that prevent it from claiming any part of outer space, including the Moon.
They also placed a plaque that said "we came in peace for all mankind".
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∙ 13y agoThe Americans were the first to land astronauts on the moon.
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∙ 13y agoThe Russian unmanned spacecraft Luna was the first to land on the the moon.
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∙ 9y agoThe US flag was planted on the moon when the first lunar expedition landed. That was on 20 July 1969 at 2018 UTC.
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∙ 13y agoNeil Armstrong was the first astronaut to set foot upon the Moon : July 20th 1969 .
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∙ 13y agoNeil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the surface of the moon.
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∙ 15y agoThe first astonaut to set foot on the moon was Neil Armstrong.
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∙ 15y agoThe first two astronauts to land on the moon were Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, on July 20, 1969.
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How many times have the US flown to the moon?
not sure
Why is the us flag flying on the moon?
The US flag is on the moon because the US landed there and planted it there to claim and prove we were there.
What is the date the first US flag put on the moon?
JULY 20, 1969
What is the name of the astronaut who placed the US flag on the moon?
The US flag was planted by Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the first man and second man to walk on the Moon. The iconic photo of Aldrin with the flag was taken by Neil Armstrong. Unfortunately, this flag was too close to the LEM and was blown over when the astronauts took off to leave the Moon.
When was the US flag raised on the moon?
The US flag was first raised on the moon on July 20th 1969 by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin (although it later was laid flat by the force of the Lunar Module's ascent). Each subsequent Apollo mission also raised a flag.
When was the US flag first flown on the moon By whom?
11:34 pm
Where is the US flag never flown at half staff?
The moon
Can another country's flag be flown in the US without the US Flag?
No
What flag can be flown above the us flag?
None on US soil.
Is Mississippi state flag is flown above the US flag?
NO. as approved by congress "NO STATE FLAG" shall be flown above the American Flag.
When is it proper to fly the US flag day and night?
THE US FLAG CAN BE FLOWN DURING THE DAY, ANYTIME. THE FLAG CAN ONLY BE FLOWN AT NIGHT IF IT IS PROPERLY LIGHTED.
Who was the first to set there flag on the moon?
us
How is the Texas flag flown with the US flag?
Any state flag should be flown below or level with the US Flag, but never above it. If it is on the same level it should be on the right, this includes Texas. The rumor that Texas is the only state that is allowed to fly at level with the US Flag is just that a rumor and an urban myth.
Where can the us flag be flown at the same level as another flag?
texes
When is the us flag usually flown?
All Day. It can be flown at night if a light is shined on it.
Can us flag and state flag be hung together?
The American Flag should always be flown higher than the state flag and should be flown a half-mast when in peril or in rememberance.
What are the only times of day should you fly the US flag?
The U.S. flag should be flown from dawn to dusk. If flown at night, it is to be illuminated.
