About this Event
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đź“š Lecture: "Mankind Discovers the Moon: The Voyage of Apollo 8"
🎤 Speaker: Prof. Dan Breen
Join us for a captivating evening with Dan Breen as he recounts the monumental journey of Apollo 8, which made history on December 24, 1968, when Frank Borman, James Lovell, and Bill Anders became the first people to orbit the Moon. This achievement went beyond mere exploration; it allowed humanity to truly see the Moon for the first time, a celestial body that has fascinated us for millennia.
Dan will share the incredible story of Apollo 8, highlighting its significance in human history and the profound impact of the mission's televised broadcast, which resonated with a quarter of the world's population. The presentation will include the iconic words spoken by Borman, underscoring the emotional weight of this historic moment.
Dan Breen is a professor of Legal Studies at Brandeis University, with a Ph.D. in History from Boston College and a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. He is currently completing a book on the Public Monuments of Boston.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore one of humanity’s greatest achievements in space exploration!
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Agenda
6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.
6:55 PM – Host introduction
7:00 PM – Lecture begins
7:45 PM – Audience Q&A
8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round
8:30 PM – Wrap up.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Boston - Seaport, Seaport, Boston, United States
USD 39.19
