"American Genesis: Astronaut Frank Borman's Apollo 8 Mission"

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Frank Borman, astronaut and former CEO of Eastern Air Lines, played a crucial role in the Apollo 8 mission and is remembered for the historic Christmas Eve broadcast from lunar orbit. The reading from the book of Genesis during the broadcast touched millions and helped mark mankind's first departure from Earth. Borman's death serves as a reminder of the message conveyed during the Apollo 8 mission, emphasizing the importance of focusing on a larger cause and putting daily squabbles into perspective. The famous "Earthrise" photograph taken during the mission also highlighted the fragility of human existence in the vastness of space.
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