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Citizens of the Earth

Length: 1 min.
Age Level: 8+

This short clip, from the film Earthrise, highlights the perspective of Apollo 8 astronaut Frank Borman. He describes that the view of the Earth from space allowed humanity for an instant to transcend national boundaries. Watch the full film Earthrise. Access the Earthrise curriculum/discussion guide.

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