Encore: The Space Race | Photo Finish | 4
American History Tellers
How to Write a Victory Speech for the President
Anxiety over the Apollo mission was so widespread it reached the highest level of American government. President Nixon's office called former astronaut Frank Borman to check up on him. He said he missed being in space every day and may consider an alternative posture if there were a mishap. "Apollo 11 is a tremendous feat that exhibits great hope for mankind"
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