On July 20th, 1969 the America watched proudly as man set foot on the moon for the first
time. Millions eagerly watched live as the Apollo 11 crew stepped onto the moons dry dusty
surface and began exploring it. Some would say it was the single greatest technological
achievement of all time and it changed the world forever. It was not only a quest for knowledge
but also a race against the soviets. America had never faced a challenge quite as difficult as this
one.
As World War II ended, relations between the United States and the Soviet Union were
becoming more and more strained.…
