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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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  • The Space Race
    The Space Race

    Video Clip (2:58)

    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.

    Video Clip (2:58)
  • JFK: A New Generation
    JFK: A New Generation

    Video Clip (3:57)

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

    Video Clip (3:57)
  • 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.

    Video Clip (1:01)
  • Satellites: Invention of War
    Satellites: Invention of War

    Video Clip (2:53)

    Sputnik was the first satellite to orbit Earth, but satellites that produced changes in the way we explore our planet came from American optics. Find out more.

    Video Clip (2:53)
  • Apollo 11 Moonwalk Montage
    Apollo 11 Moonwalk Montage

    Video Clip (2:00)

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

    Video Clip (2:00)
  • Cold War
    Cold War

    Video Clip (2:31)

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

    Video Clip (2:31)
  • 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)
  • 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.

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  • 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.

    Video Clip (1:34)
  • Mankind in 2 Minutes
    Mankind in 2 Minutes

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    Experience the story of Mankind in 2 Minutes.

    Video Clip (2:12)
  • Mankind Decoded Sneak Peek
    Mankind Decoded Sneak Peek

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    Check out a sneak peek of the upcoming series Mankind Decoded.

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  • John F. Kennedy
    John F. Kennedy

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    See pictures from the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy.

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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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During the 1950s and '60s, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a heated competition to see which superpower would dominate the exploration of space.

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