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The Space Race
2021-05-25 18:00:00
2021-05-25 19:00:00
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
The Space Race
In the 1960s, the U.S. and the Soviet Union were locked in a race to send men to the Moon. How did it all
begin? How did the Soviets try to beat the Americans? And, what happened to the Soviet effort after Neil
Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon in July 1969? Let’s relive the Space Race!
Online -
Tuesday, May 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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2021-05-25 18:00:00
2021-05-25 19:00:00
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
The Space Race
In the 1960s, the U.S. and the Soviet Union were locked in a race to send men to the Moon. How did it all
begin? How did the Soviets try to beat the Americans? And, what happened to the Soviet effort after Neil
Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon in July 1969? Let’s relive the Space Race!
Online -
In the 1960s, the U.S. and the Soviet Union were locked in a race to send men to the Moon. How did it all begin? How did the Soviets try to beat the Americans? And, what happened to the Soviet effort after Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon in July 1969? Let’s relive the Space Race!
This event is being held as an online meeting/webinar. You will be emailed login instructions approximately 24 hours before the event.
This virtual program is in recognition of the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's speech to Congress in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, May 25, 1961, setting the goal for the Apollo lunar landing and return within the decade.
This event is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation and partnership with the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors Volunteer Program.
Venue details
This is an online event.