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Brigadier-General USAF (Ret) Charles Duke Jnr One of the First Astronauts on the Moon "As capcom for the Apollo 11 mission, his southern drawl became familiar to millions" Brigadier-General Charles M. Duke Jnr. was the 10th man to walk on the Moon, taking his own steps on the Moon serving as lunar module pilot of Apollo 16 in 1972. He is currently owner of Duke Investments and President of Charlie Duke Enterprises and in great demand worldwide as a movaonal speaker. TOPICS: IN DETAIL: Apollo 16 Charles M. Duke Jnr. ﬂew for the US Air Force before being selected by Nasa in Moon Landings 1966. He was graduated valedictorian from the Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Motivation Petersburg, Florida; received a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Sciences from New Technology the U.S. Naval Academy and a Master of Science degree in Aeronaucs from the Space Exploration Massachuses Instute of Technology. He received numerous awards and honors Vision for the Future including the NASA Disnguished Service medal, the JSC Cerﬁcate of Commendaons (1970). LANGUAGES: He presents in English. WHAT HE OFFERS YOU: Sharing his fascinang story about how he felt being the capsule communicator PUBLICATIONS: on Apollo 11, and about his experiences on Apollo 16, Charles M. Duke Jnr. encourages and inspires his audience to reach their goals and beyond. 1990 Moonwalker (co-author) HOW HE PRESENTS: Gied with the combined abilies of storytelling and challenging others, Charles M. Duke's speeches are entertaining, informave and sprinkled with humour. © 2019 Celebrity Speakers Ltd To book call: +44 (0)1628 601 400 Email: [email protected] Visit: www.speakers.co.uk.

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