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S69-21365 (24 July 1969) — United States President Richard M. Nixon was in the central Pacific recovery area to welcome the Apollo 11 astronauts aboard the USS Hornet, prime recovery ship for the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission. Already confined to the Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) are (left to right) Neil A. Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, command module pilot; and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot. Apollo 11 splashed down at 11:49 a.m. (CDT), July 24, 1969, about 812 nautical miles southwest of Hawaii and only 12 nautical miles from the USS Hornet. The three crewmen will remain in the MQF until they arrive at the Manned Spacecraft Center’s (MSC) Lunar Receiving Laboratory (LRL). While astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin descended in the Lunar Module (LM) “Eagle” to explore the Sea of Tranquility region of the moon, astronaut Collins remained with the Command and Service Modules (CSM) “Columbia” in lunar orbit. Photo credit: NASA

July 12, 2019 at 7:00 am

The Backstory: The dark side of the moon-landing conspiracy theory

The intrusion of conspiracy theory into public policy is one of the most troubling aspects of current U.S. political reality.

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(July 1969) — This view from the Apollo 11 spacecraft shows the Earth rising above the moon’s horizon. The lunar terrain pictured is in the area of Smyth’s Sea on the nearside. Coordinates of the center of the terrain are 85 degrees east longitude and 3 degrees north latitude. While astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, commander, and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, descended in the Lunar Module (LM) “Eagle” to explore the Sea of Tranquility region of the moon, astronaut Michael Collins, command module pilot, remained with the Command and Service Modules (CSM) “Columbia” in lunar orbit. View of Moon limb with Earth on the horizon,Mare Smythii Region. Earth rise. This image was taken before separation of the LM and the Command Module during Apollo 11 Mission.

July 12, 2019 at 7:00 am

Yes, we landed on the moon. If you don’t believe it, try telling an astronaut. VIEW

Fact: It happened. Fact: Every conspiracy theory claiming otherwise has been debunked. Fact: Facts sure aren’t what they used to be.

Stylized eagle sculptures guard the backside entrance to the Seattle Center Armory. Originally named the Seattle Field Artillery Armory, it was designed in 1939 by Arrigo Mazzacato Young. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)

June 30, 2019 at 7:00 am

Why Washington’s armories are worth saving VIEW

Filled with history (and sometimes, still, people), these century-old fortresses now battle age and public opinion as they face a future of civic use, private...

In Seattle for Two Days’ Session
One hundred and twenty-five National Guard officers of this state, virtually every one of whom saw service ***** the war, are attending a conference of officers being held at the Armory. The conference, which is the first of its kind which has been called since 1915, will close this afternoon. The field and staff officers are shown on the right of the picture. The officers designed are: 1 – Maj. Elmer R. Brady, 161st Infantry; 2 – Lieut. Col. Thomas Aston, 161st Infantry; 3 – Brig. Gen. C. B. Blethen; 4 – Col. Harry G. Winsor, commanding officer of the 146th Field Artillery; 5 – Col. William T. Patten, commanding officer of the 161st Infantry; 6 – Brig. Ben. Maurice Thompson, The Adjutant General.

June 30, 2019 at 7:00 am

The Backstory: What’s a big, old armory like you doing in a city like this?

Though their fates are varied, Washington’s armories hold an important place in our history and culture.

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May 5, 2019 at 7:00 am

Proof that even with the classic Ten Essentials, your mileage may vary

So maybe someone (ahem, Ron Judd) packs 150 Essentials. He could need them!

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May 5, 2019 at 7:00 am

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Title: Postcard issued by I. W. W. relating to Everett Massacre. Funeral of 3 Wobbly victims
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Date: November 1916
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Subject: Everett Massacre, Everett, Wash., 1916
Labor disputes–Washington State
Industrial Workers of the World
Notes: One of a series of postcards issued by the I. W. W. in memory of Felix Baran, Hugo Gerlot and John Looney, 3 of the Wobblies killed in the Everett Massacre. Poet Charles Ashleigh is pictured giving the eulogy.
Original Format: Photographic Postcard
Repository: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, Manuscripts and University Archives Divisio
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Rights & Permissions: University of Washington Libraries Copyright & Use Information at http://content.lib.washington.edu/use-info.html

February 6, 2019 at 7:00 am

Why the true story of the 1919 Seattle General Strike matters so much now

Exploring the importance of people and place — and historical accuracy.

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February 6, 2019 at 7:00 am

Setting the record straight on the 1919 Seattle General Strike VIEW

In 1919, Seattle’s General Strike shut down the city for 6 days — but in the 100 years since, its stories have grown a little...