Statue of Neil Armstrong (Los Angeles)

The statue of Neil Armstrong is a bronze statue in Los Angeles, California, United States. It can be found on the campus of the University of Southern California, located at Epstein Family Plaza, near the intersection of Watt Way and Bloom Walk.

The statue honors Neil Armstrong, a university alumnus and NASA astronaut. As a member of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon.

Created by sculptor Jon Hair, the statue was unveiled in August 2013. It serves as a tribute to Armstrong’s amazing achievement and his role as an inspiration to many.

History

The statue of Neil Armstrong was designed by sculptor Jon Hair and was unveiled in August 2013. It is located on the campus of the University of Southern California, where Armstrong studied. The statue was paid for by the Trojan League of Los Angeles.

Characteristics

The monument is located on the campus of the University of Southern California, at Epstein Family Plaza, near Watt Way and Bloom Walk. It features an 8-feet-tall (2.44 m) bronze statue of Neil Armstrong, the famous astronaut who was the first person to walk on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Armstrong is shown wearing an Apollo spacesuit and holding his helmet close to his chest. The statue stands on a small pedestal with inscriptions honoring his achievements.