“Neil was extremely humble, as were many of these astronauts, and time and time again he deferred the focus from himself to the 400,000 people who made the mission possible.”
400,000 Americans...
The Saturn V rocket bore an American flag, not a UN flag. The CSM bore an American Flag, not a UN flag. The LEM bore an American flag, not a UN flag. The astronauts wore space suits bearing a US flag, not a UN flag. The Saturn V rocket was made in the USA. The CSM was made in the USA. The LEM was made in the USA. The space suits were made in the USA.
The landing may have inspired the world, but it was an American achievement that showcased the skill, talent, technical expertise, and will of the USA.
I’m proud to been one of them. Worked on Apollo 7,8,9,10,11, and 12.