The 1960s and the U.S. Space Program
Former NASA astronauts and officials talked about their experiences with the space program in the 1960s and their impressions of President L… read more
Former NASA astronauts and officials talked about their experiences with the space program in the 1960s and their impressions of President Lyndon Johnson. Reporters reflected on the atmosphere of the 1960s and the race against the Soviet Union to develop space programs. They also focused on President Johnson’s role in the success of the space program. Following the panel discussion, Mr. Cronkite reflected on his experiences with reporting the moon landing. close
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