On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy made a historic speech at Rice University where he pledged the United States would send astronauts to the Moon before the end of the decade. Eight years later, on July 20, 1969, Apollo commander Neil Armstrong stepped out of the lunar module and made "a giant leap for mankind" - a step that symbolized one of the most remarkable feats in human history.
Learning Questions
1. What was the United States’ first successful answer to the Soviet’s challenge in space technology?
2. What does President John F. Kennedy say in his historic speech at Rice University?
3. What makes January, 20th 1962 an important date in the history of United States?
4. What does Neil Armstrong say was the highlight of the journey to the moon and why?
5. What does Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr., say was the highlight of the journey to the moon?
6. What did you find most interesting about this film?
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