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  • The Space Race
    The Space Race

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    The U.S. competition with the U.S.S.R. for technological dominance spurred the U.S. on to the first-ever landing on the Moon.

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  • Space: JFK's New Frontier
    Space: JFK's New Frontier

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    On February 20, 1962, Colonel John Glenn became the first human to orbit the earth, launching the manned space program.

    Video Clip (3:55)
  • Cold War
    Cold War

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    The Cold War is over, but what it left behind may surprise you.

    Video Clip (2:31)
  • Ask Steve: The Space Program
    Ask Steve: The Space Program

    Video Clip (1:34)

    In this video clip from Ask Steve, the reason for Americans interest in the Space Program was explored. It is explained that competition, and the technological wonder of the space race were some of the reasons for the Americans interest.

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  • JFK: A New Generation
    JFK: A New Generation

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    John F. Kennedy's progressive agenda during the 1960s inspired a new generation of optimism in America.

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  • JFK Sets Goal for Man on Moon
    JFK Sets Goal for Man on Moon

    Video Clip (1:56)

    John F. Kennedy's sets the goal of the United States to land a man on the moon and return him safely to Earth.

    Video Clip (1:56)
  • The Moon Hoax
    The Moon Hoax

    Video Clip (1:01)

    The moon was once believed to be inhabited by winged human beings and bouncing creatures. Timothy Dickinson tells us where this myth came from.

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  • Apollo 11 Moonwalk Montage
    Apollo 11 Moonwalk Montage

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    See the highlights of the July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 moonwalk in newly restored raw footage. From NASA.

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  • The Apollo 11 Plaque
    The Apollo 11 Plaque

    Video Clip (0:44)

    See existing footage alongside newly restored video of Neil Armstrong reading the commemorative plaque affixed to the lunar module. From NASA.

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  • Buzz Aldrin Sets Foot on the Moon
    Buzz Aldrin Sets Foot on the Moon

    Video Clip (0:59)

    Compare existing footage with newly restored video of Buzz Aldrin descending the lunar module ladder. From NASA.

    Video Clip (0:59)
  • Space Race: Cold War Front
    Space Race: Cold War Front

    Video Clip (4:21)

    A brief look at the Space Race, set to "Magic Carpet Ride" by Steppenwolf.

    Video Clip (4:21)

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  • Neil Armstrong Walks on the Moon
    Neil Armstrong Walks on the Moon

    Audio Clip (4:19)

    On July 20, 1969, at 10:56 p.m. EDT, American astronaut Neil Armstrong, 240,000 miles from Earth, communicates with Mission Control as he takes "one small step" off the Eagle landing module and onto the moon.

    Audio Clip (4:19)

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