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Sending the First Men to the Moon

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Overview

Explore President Kennedy's pivotal decision to promise America the Moon in this 29-minute lecture from the series "Reconsidering JFK." Delve into JFK's recovery from the Bay of Pigs fiasco, his assembly of trusted advisors, and his meeting with Khrushchev over Soviet affairs. Examine the construction of the Berlin Wall by Communists and Kennedy's strategic move to initiate the Space Race. Analyze JFK's bold claim to send men to the Moon and his enlistment of LBJ's assistance in the space program. Gain insights into this crucial period of American history and the political maneuvering that led to one of humanity's greatest achievements.

Syllabus

Recovering from Bay of Pigs Disaster
JFK Assembles Trusted Advisors
JFK Meets with Khrushchev over Soviet Affairs
Communists Build Berlin Wall
JFK Starts Space Race
JFK's Bold Claim to Send Men to the Moon
JFK Employs LBJ's Help in Space Program

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Wondrium

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