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:Uncovered in 1999, it is often called the greatest speech never given. | :Uncovered in 1999, it is often called the greatest speech never given. | ||
:Today, the ''full'' set of Safire's contingency speeches has been found. | :Today, the ''full'' set of Safire's contingency speeches has been found. | ||
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:'''In event astronauts stranded on Moon''' | :'''In event astronauts stranded on Moon''' | ||
:Fate has ordained that the men who went to the Moon to explore in peace will stay on the Moon to rest in peace. | :Fate has ordained that the men who went to the Moon to explore in peace will stay on the Moon to rest in peace. | ||
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:In ancient days, men looked at stars and saw their heroes in the constellations. In modern times, we do much the same, but our heroes are epic men of flesh and blood. | :In ancient days, men looked at stars and saw their heroes in the constellations. In modern times, we do much the same, but our heroes are epic men of flesh and blood. | ||
:Others will follow, and surely find their way home. Man’s search will not be denied. But these men were the first, and they will remain the foremost in our hearts. For every human being who looks up at the Moon in the nights to come will know that there is some corner of another world that is forever | :Others will follow, and surely find their way home. Man’s search will not be denied. But these men were the first, and they will remain the foremost in our hearts. For every human being who looks up at the Moon in the nights to come will know that there is some corner of another world that is forever |