Mer Barr
There are alot of books out there about the 1940s-80s and the US's missions to the moon. This one focuses on John F. Kennedy from his youth to his death (and a bit beyond) and his interactions with:
- space exploration,
- the "Space Race" with the USSR,
- the "Cold War" with the USSR,
- the astronauts,
- the technology involved, and
- the people who pioneered alot of the technology like Werner von Braun.
Well written and organized, stays on target with only short side trips to provide background on important characters like Lyndon B. Johnson and Werner von Braun.
Not too technical so a great first book for someone just starting out on these topics and time period.
There are alot of books out there about the 1940s-80s and the US's missions to the moon. This one focuses on John F. Kennedy from his youth to his death (and a bit beyond) and his interactions with:
- space exploration,
- the "Space Race" with the USSR,
- the "Cold War" with the USSR,
- the astronauts,
- the technology involved, and
- the people who pioneered alot of the technology like Werner von Braun.
Well written and organized, stays on target with only short side trips to provide background on important characters like Lyndon B. Johnson and Werner von Braun.
Not too technical so a great first book for someone just starting out on these topics and time period.
