This commemorative print features a facsimile of the Apollo 11 lunar landing text—left on the Moon in July 1969—and is boldly signed by then–U.S. President Richard Nixon. Above the printed inscription that famously reads, “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon July 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind,” Nixon's authentic signature stands out in vivid ink, marking his role as Commander-in-Chief during this unprecedented human achievement.
Adding to the rarity and historical depth of this item is a genuine fragment of Kapton foil affixed to the print. This multi-layered thermal insulation material was used on the Apollo Lunar Module to shield it from the extreme temperatures of space, making this fragment a tangible piece of the very spacecraft that carried Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins on their historic mission.
This collectible has been professionally authenticated, graded, and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, receiving the top-tier grade of GEM MT 10, a testament to the pristine quality of Nixon’s signature and the preserved state of the piece. The encapsulation not only protects the artifact but also ensures its long-term display and investment value.
Below the lunar landing text, the printed signatures of the Apollo 11 crew—Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins—are displayed alongside Nixon’s, further connecting this piece to the monumental legacy of America’s first Moon landing. As the president who made what he described as “the most historic phone call ever made from the White House” to the astronauts on the Moon, Nixon’s presence in this commemorative print is deeply meaningful.
This unique and exceptional piece combines presidential history with authentic spaceflight material and is a rare offering for collectors of space memorabilia, U.S. presidents, and Apollo program artifacts. The condition of the print, Kapton foil, and signature is excellent, making this a museum-worthy piece that honors mankind’s greatest leap and the leadership that helped commemorate it.
