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Question

'art Two: President Kennedy's Address at Rice University

Directions: On September 12, 1962, U.S. President John F. Kennedy addressed 1

United States about an American moon landing. On Canvas, open the PDF docu

his speech and read both pages. Analyze JFK's speech using the guide questions

What does President Kennedy worry will happen to outer space is not explored by

Americans?

Answer

President Kennedy worries that if outer space is not explored by Americans, then other nations will take control of it and use it for their own purposes, potentially leading to a loss of freedom and security for the United States.

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In his speech, President Kennedy emphasizes the importance of exploring outer space and reaching the moon, not just for scientific purposes, but also for national security...