Was the Moon Landing the Most Badass Event in American History?

[Mr Khan]

hatmoza said:
The moon landing was a hoax *puts on tinfoil hat*.


I would have to say, with my limited knowledge of American history, that the civil war and the emancipation were the most badass moments.

I'd argue the Civil War was the darkest moment in American history, our example of our willingness to wage total war against our fellow countrymen.

I agree with MrStickball. Given that we're the only country to put an individual on a non-earthly body so far, that is one thing above any other American accomplishment that no-one can claim to have emulated, done first, or done better (which isn't to say there aren't other great, uniquely American achievements, of course).

The more fun academic question is coming up with one defining achievement for every country.