John F. Kennedy and the race to the moon
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John F. Kennedy and the race to the moon
(Palgrave studies in the history of science and technology)
Palgrave Macmillan, 2010
1st ed
- : hbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [281]-283) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
While there are many biographies of JFK and accounts of the early years of US space efforts, this book uses primary source material and interviews with key participants to provide a comprehensive account of how the actions taken by JFK's administration have shaped the course of the US space program over the last 45 years.
Table of Contents
We Should Go to the Moon' Before the White House Making the Transition Getting Started First Decisions 'There's Nothing More Important' Space Plans Reviewed 'A Great New American Enterprise' First Steps on the Way to the Moon 'I Am Not That Interested in Space' Early Attempts at Space Cooperation To the Moon Together: Pursuit of an Illusion? Apollo under Pressure Were Changes in the Wind? John F. Kennedy and the Race to the Moon
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