#OTD20 | September 12, 1962
September 12, 1962: President John F. Kennedy delivers his iconic "We go to the moon" address at Rice University,
In his remarks, Kennedy sets a bold goal for the United States. He declares that by the end of the decade, America will land astronauts on the Moon.
Kennedy's visionary speech, delivered before a crowd of 35,000, galvanizes public support and leads to significant government investment. It marks a pivotal moment in the Apollo era, uniting the nation in a shared mission to explore the Moon.
John F. Kennedy and the space race are chronicled in our curriculum-aligned film, The Sixties, from AMERICA IN THE 20TH CENTURY.
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