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What reasons do Mary Lou Reitler and Myer Feldman give in support of or in opposition to space exploration? What other reasons can you think of that are in support of or in opposition to space exploration? (For additional ideas, refer to the handout “Other Things to Consider.”

What reasons do Mary Lou Reitler and Myer Feldman give in support of or in opposition to space exploration? What other reasons can you think of that are in support of or in opposition to space exploration? (For additional ideas, refer to the handout “Other Things to Consider.”

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What reasons do Mary Lou Reitler and Myer Feldman give in support of or in opposition to space exploration?

What other reasons can you think of that are in support of or in opposition to space exploration? (For additional ideas, refer to the handout “Other Things to Consider.”

 

Why Choose the Moon? ST-C400-18-63 16 November 1963 Senator George Smathers of Florida and President John F. Kennedy at Cape Canaveral, Florida, Pad B, Complex 37, where they were briefed on the Satun rocket by Dr. Werner Von Braun (not pictured). Photograph by Cecil Stoughton, White House in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston. On September 12, 1962, President Kennedy made the following remarks at Rice University in Houston, Texas, in support of the space program "Those who came before us made certain that this country rode the first waves of the industrial revolutions, the first waves of modern invention, and the first wave of nuclear power, and this generation does not intend to flounder in the backwash of the coming age of space. We mean to be a part of it - we mean to lead it. For the eyes of the world now look into space, to the moon and to the planets beyond, and we have vowed that we shall not see it governed by a hostile flag of conquest, but by a banner of freedom and peace. Congress awarded the necessary funds to the National Aeronautics and n May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy made a Space Administration (NASA) for the special address to Congress on Urgent Apollo program and the race to the National Needs, asking Congress to dedicate $7 to $9 billion dollars to the space program. The United States, he orbit the earth. After a series of declared, needed "to take a clearly leading role in space achievement" and "commit itself to achieving the Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong goal, before this decade is out, of and Buzz Aldrin became the first men "We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in moon began. In February 1962, John Glenn became the first American to this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are additional missions, Kennedy's challenge was met when President
Transcribed Image Text:Why Choose the Moon? ST-C400-18-63 16 November 1963 Senator George Smathers of Florida and President John F. Kennedy at Cape Canaveral, Florida, Pad B, Complex 37, where they were briefed on the Satun rocket by Dr. Werner Von Braun (not pictured). Photograph by Cecil Stoughton, White House in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston. On September 12, 1962, President Kennedy made the following remarks at Rice University in Houston, Texas, in support of the space program "Those who came before us made certain that this country rode the first waves of the industrial revolutions, the first waves of modern invention, and the first wave of nuclear power, and this generation does not intend to flounder in the backwash of the coming age of space. We mean to be a part of it - we mean to lead it. For the eyes of the world now look into space, to the moon and to the planets beyond, and we have vowed that we shall not see it governed by a hostile flag of conquest, but by a banner of freedom and peace. Congress awarded the necessary funds to the National Aeronautics and n May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy made a Space Administration (NASA) for the special address to Congress on Urgent Apollo program and the race to the National Needs, asking Congress to dedicate $7 to $9 billion dollars to the space program. The United States, he orbit the earth. After a series of declared, needed "to take a clearly leading role in space achievement" and "commit itself to achieving the Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong goal, before this decade is out, of and Buzz Aldrin became the first men "We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in moon began. In February 1962, John Glenn became the first American to this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are additional missions, Kennedy's challenge was met when President
that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth." The mission was clear: the United States must go to the moon. President Kennedy announced his too high. The Apollo program cost decision to go to the moon one month approximately $20 billion dollars after the Soviet Union sent the first man into space. The Soviet success however, argued that the technological suggested that the United States was benefits of space exploration made the falling behind in the arms race and fueled new tensions between the two and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969. President Kennedy's decision to go to the moon was controversial. Some people argued that the cost was which we intend to win. "Many years ago the great British explorer George Mallory, who was to die on Mount Everest, was asked why did he want to climb it. He said, "Because it is there." Well, space is there, and we're going to climb it, and the moon and the planets are there, and new hopes for knowledge and peace are there. And, therefore, as we set sail we ask God's between 1961 and 1973. Other people, program worthwhile. Technology from the space program has been applied to other uses. These technology "spinoffs" have been used in textiles to protect firefighters, medical imaging nations already involved in the Cold War. If the United States could reach the moon before the Soviet Union it would demonstrate that the United machines to help doctors see what is States and was a leader in science and happening in the body, cordless tools, technology. (See left insert for and television satellite dishes. President Kennedy's remarks on the issue.) blessing on the most hazardous and dangerous and greatest adventure on which man has ever embarked." Prepared by the Department of Education and Public Programs, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum One of the people who voiced their opinion on President Kennedy's decision to go to the moon was 13- year-old Mary Lou Reitler. Read Mary Lou's letter. Think about whether or not she supports the President's decision and what reasons Mary Lou gives to defend her position.
Transcribed Image Text:that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth." The mission was clear: the United States must go to the moon. President Kennedy announced his too high. The Apollo program cost decision to go to the moon one month approximately $20 billion dollars after the Soviet Union sent the first man into space. The Soviet success however, argued that the technological suggested that the United States was benefits of space exploration made the falling behind in the arms race and fueled new tensions between the two and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969. President Kennedy's decision to go to the moon was controversial. Some people argued that the cost was which we intend to win. "Many years ago the great British explorer George Mallory, who was to die on Mount Everest, was asked why did he want to climb it. He said, "Because it is there." Well, space is there, and we're going to climb it, and the moon and the planets are there, and new hopes for knowledge and peace are there. And, therefore, as we set sail we ask God's between 1961 and 1973. Other people, program worthwhile. Technology from the space program has been applied to other uses. These technology "spinoffs" have been used in textiles to protect firefighters, medical imaging nations already involved in the Cold War. If the United States could reach the moon before the Soviet Union it would demonstrate that the United machines to help doctors see what is States and was a leader in science and happening in the body, cordless tools, technology. (See left insert for and television satellite dishes. President Kennedy's remarks on the issue.) blessing on the most hazardous and dangerous and greatest adventure on which man has ever embarked." Prepared by the Department of Education and Public Programs, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum One of the people who voiced their opinion on President Kennedy's decision to go to the moon was 13- year-old Mary Lou Reitler. Read Mary Lou's letter. Think about whether or not she supports the President's decision and what reasons Mary Lou gives to defend her position.
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