Valerie Hoard married William Anders in 1955. In 1968, Bill Anders was one of three astronauts aboard the Apollo 8. Valerie Anders and the astronauts’ families created a tight-knit community to support each other during stressful and dangerous missions.
Learn more about our documentary CHASING THE MOON, including where to watch the full film: https://www.pbs.org/chasingthemoon