The Oregon lunar sample displays are two commemorative plaques consisting of small fragments of Moon specimen brought back with the Apollo 11 and Apollo 17 lunar missions and given in the 1970s to the people of Oregon by United States President Richard Nixon as goodwill gifts.
Description
Apollo 11
Apollo 17
History
The Oregon Apollo 11 lunar sample display is exhibited in the governor's ceremonial office at the Oregon State Capitol.
According to Moon rocks researcher Robert Pearlman, the Oregon Apollo 17 "goodwill Moon rock" plaque display is at the Earth Science Hall of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in Portland.
See also List of Apollo lunar sample displays
References
Further reading
Lynn, Capi (14 February 2010). "A Few Specks From Moon Spark Search Across Earth". Statesman Journal, p. C.1.