Buzz Aldrin Salutes President Trump After Being Honored at SOTU

Buzz Aldrin Salutes President Trump After Being Honored at SOTU
Former NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin salutes as he is recognized by US President Donald Trump during the State of the Union address at the US Capitol on Feb. 5, 2019. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
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Former NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin made an appearance at the State of the Union (SOTU) on Feb. 5, and the president took the opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.

Aldrin, who was wearing an American flag-themed tie, received a standing ovation after President Donald Trump recognized him during his address. The former astronaut stood up and saluted the president as he was being introduced.