The Space Race (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.
Videos (11)
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The Space Race
The Space RaceVideo Clip (2:58)
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.
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JFK: A New Generation
JFK: A New GenerationVideo Clip (3:57)
Video Clip (3:57)
John F. Kennedy's progressive agenda during the 1960s inspired a new generation of optimism in America.
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The Moon Hoax
The Moon HoaxVideo Clip (1:01)
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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Inventions of War - Satellite
Inventions of War - SatelliteVideo Clip (2:10)
Video Clip (2:10)
In this video clip from Modern Marvels we learn about how during the Cold War, the U.S. and the Soviet Union were in a military race on all aspects. However, it was the Russians who launched the first satellite, Sputnik.
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Apollo 11 Moonwalk Montage
Apollo 11 Moonwalk MontageVideo Clip (2:00)
Video Clip (2:00)
See the highlights of the July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 moonwalk in newly restored raw footage. From NASA.
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Cold War
Cold WarVideo Clip (2:31)
Video Clip (2:31)
The Cold War is over, but what it left behind may surprise you.
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Space Race: Cold War Front
Space Race: Cold War FrontVideo Clip (4:21)
Video Clip (4:21)
A brief look at the Space Race, set to "Magic Carpet Ride" by Steppenwolf.
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How Russia Challenged the U.S. in the Space Race
How Russia Challenged the U.S. in the Space RaceVideo Clip (2:45)
Video Clip (2:45)
In this Tech Effect video, brought to you by the History Channel, Buzz Aldrin talks about how competition with the Soviets in the 1960s spurred the American development of the Saturn V rocket and created excitement around the space program.
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Ask Steve: The Space Program
Ask Steve: The Space ProgramVideo Clip (1:34)
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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Jesse Jackson on the Space Race
Jesse Jackson on the Space RaceVideo Clip (1:23)
Video Clip (1:23)
"...A lot of students who did not have a career that they, determined to pursue; that was the way to get a scholarship. Either be a scientist or a ballplayer. And so, I believe even to this day, that the defense to the threats, internal and external threats, happens to be an enlightened mind."
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Buzz Aldrin on First Moon Landing
Buzz Aldrin on First Moon LandingVideo Clip (1:12)
Video Clip (1:12)
What was it like, landing on the moon? Steve Gillon interviews Buzz Aldrin on the moments before landing on the moon.
Photo Galleries (1)
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John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy(20 Photos)
20 Photos
See pictures from the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy.
Speeches & Audio (1)
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Neil Armstrong Walks on the Moon
Neil Armstrong Walks on the MoonAudio Clip (4:23)
Audio Clip (4:23)
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.
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Interactive UniverseInteractive
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Facts about the Universe
Facts about the UniverseInteractive
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