Buzz Aldrin on planting the flag during Apollo 11: "We had some difficulty at first getting the pole of the flag to remain in the surface. In penetrating the surface, we found that most objects would go down about 5, maybe 6 inches, and then meet with gradual resistance. At the same time there was not much of a support force on either side, so we had to lean the flag back slightly in order for it to maintain this position. So many people have done so much to give us this opportunity to place this American flag on the surface. To me it was one of the prouder moments of my life, to be able to stand there and quickly salute the flag." Neil Armstrong/NASA/Handout via REUTERS
WNU Editor: The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... 'A profound spiritual impact': Reflections from the 12 men who have walked on the moon (Reuters).
