
Retroview: Far Out. Really Far Out!
Who could put a man on the moon first (and bring him back!)—Russia or the United States? In the 1960s, the "race for space" sparked the imagination of a nation. It fueled job growth; propelled scientific advances in food, health care, and other industries; and inspired artists and entertainers. To see how the potential for space travel pervaded American culture, click on the historical newspaper images below. Where Else Would You Learn Fundamentals of Space Travel?
Jobs ... for Men
Peanut Butter-Flavored Space Food—Yum!
Take the Moon Home
Duke Task Saves the Day!
And on July 20, 1969
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