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Mon August 27, 2012

Neil Armstrong Convocation, 1970

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Credit Purdue University Libraries, Archives & Special Collections
Purdue President Frederick Hovde (right) bestows an honorary degree of engineering upon Neil Armstrong. College of Engineering Dean Richard Grosh stands behind Armstrong, January 9, 1970.
  • The convocation for Purdue alumnus and astronaut Neil Armstrong, January 9, 1970. Introduction by Purdue President Frederick Hovde.

On January 9, 1970, Purdue alumnus and astronaut Neil Armstrong returned to his alma mater to receive an honorary doctoral degree in engineering.

It was presented by Purdue President Frederick Hovde with numerous dignitaries in attendance.

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