7/22/2012 3:07 PM
The first moon landing occurred on July 20, 1969. This beat the goal set forth by Pres. Kennedy. I was at Cape Canaveral at the time and watched the launch from close proximity. My father worked for GE and was in charge of partying, actually Public Relations but what is the difference? He spent his days golfing with "big wigs" and nights partying with them as well. Every launch meant 2-3 weeks away from home and I was always excused from school if it was open. Our hospitality suite was huge and everyone who was anyone was there. All of the astranauts, celebrities and scientists came. The evenings ended with dinner for VIPs at Bernard's Surf followed by The Mouse Trap night club. Of course the hospitality suite complete with open bars and carving stations was left open. I wish I remembered more of it. Pretty much all I remember is Susan Forbes, my father's boss's daughter from up north!