Allan Needell Quotes (3 Quotes)

The federal government was seen as key toward innovation and technological progress, by defining what's essentially civilian, like the space program, as a government endeavor.

There were racial, economic and social divisions -- strains that were very real and very important. The moon landing was the culmination of forces that brought everyone together to pursue a common goal.

Many people saw the Apollo landing as adding to the tradition of Western expansion and the new frontier. There is a strong cultural thread in America seeking exploration and fulfilling man's destiny.