104-year-old Vermont man recalls the last solar eclipse in 1932, reminiscing about the lack of fuss made back then. He plans to watch the upcoming eclipse but without making a big deal out of it.
Key Points
Floyd Van Alstyne recalls the 1932 solar eclipse
Vermont newspapers were full of stories about the eclipse
Instructions for making a protective viewer were provided
Pros
Unique perspective from a 104-year-old who witnessed the last eclipse in 1932