but 1968 was a turbulent year. the war in vietnam was raging. young people held antiwar protests across the country. dr martin luther king was assassinated. then on christmas eve 1968 the world heard a voice from space a voice that carried a message of peace and reconciliation. and in december 1968 neil armstrong was appointed commander of the apollo 11 mission but the lunar lander still needed work. in maine 1969. the crew of apollo 10 took part in