You left out some stuff. Unfortunately, like many HB's, you totally ignore Project Mercury, Project Gemini, and Apollo's 7, 8, 9, and 10. So,
1961 - 1963: Mercury program. Tests initial ability to put a man in space. Longest flight is about 1.7 days
1965 to 1966: Gemini program. 10 manned flights test details of rendezvous, long duration flight, EVA's, and orbital dynamics. All of these are required for the eventual success of:
1967 to 1972: Project Apollo: Design of the Apollo spacecraft began in the early 60's, so this date only refers to the launches. In particular
October 68: Apollo 7 tests the Command module in earth orbit.
December 69: Apollo 8 tests Saturn V and actual lunar transit.
March 69: Apollo 9 tests the LM in earth orbit.
May 69: Apollo 10 tests LM in lunar orbit including descent to within a few thousand feet of the surface.
July 69: Apollo 11 actually lands on the moon.
So, when you look at the whole space program you should see a logical progression of tests and gradual growth in complexity. That's the real history of Apollo, not some gobbled together conspiracy.
ETA: Ah, I see you're talking about the infamous parody film in which Rumsfeld supposedly "confesses" to the faking. A total fabrication and joke. The inability to recognize parody when it's happening seems to be a feature of most HB's.
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