Space diplomacy draw such a wonderful crowd. Thank you so much for joining us this evening. Im a historian of science and technology and a curator at the Smithsonian National air and base museum for the apollo spacecraft collection. 50 years ago this week, the apollo 11 crew answered a call to land humans on the moon within a decade in return them safely back to earth. A greater percentage of the population followed the flight than any previous events in human history. After their flight, the astronauts toward over 20 countries. President nixon proclaimed them the best possible ambassadors america could have on this earth. Today, we are looking back and asking what was the political and Foreign Relations significance of the apollo program, and what is legacy . We are also going to look forward, questioning how they could inform Foreign Relations today. Very shortly, i will be giving you some Historical Context. This will be followed by a conversation between me and Major General Michae
Will discuss the 50th anniversary of the apollo 11 moon landing in the future of u. S. Space policy with several members of congress. We will also give you a chance to share your thoughts about Space Exploration by phone, facebook, and twitter. Is next. On journal , it isood morning tuesday, july 16, 2019. The house will reconvene at 10 00 with President Trump and his twitter feed set to take center stage. Prepared a resolution taking aim at the president and womenmments telling four to go back to where they came from if they are unhappy with america. This morning we are getting your thats and your reactions. ,emocrats 202 7488000 republicans 202 7488001, independence 202 7488002. You can also get up with us on social media during on twitter it is cspanwj. You can start calling you now as we show you the front page of todays wall street journal. Leading with a column about the four members of congress targeted by the president. That is congresswoman ion Ayanna Pressley, that is rashida
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Program legacy and the impact on todays politics, diplomacy, foreign policy, and space initiatives. Air andian National Space museum, the state department, and the George Washington University Space policy institute cohosted this event. Welcome. To seeruly a thrill space diplomacy draw such a wonderful crowd. Thank you so much for joining us this evening. Im a historian of science and technology and a curator at the Smithsonian National air and base museum for the apollo spacecraft collection. 50 years ago this week, the answered a call to land humans on the moon within a decade in return them safely back to earth. Percentage of the population followed the flight than any previous events in human history. After their flight, the astronauts toward over 20 countries. President nixon proclaimed them the best possible ambassadors america could have on this earth. Today, we are looking back and asking what was the political and Foreign Relations significance of the apollo program, and what
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