John Glenn, John Kennedy, and the Cold War: The Story of Mercury Rising

This groundbreaking book, Mercury Rising: John Glenn, John Kennedy, and the New Battleground of the Cold War by Jeff Shesol, is the perfect read for anyone interested in Astronautics & Space Flight. With its high-quality binding and pages, it is easy to read and understand, making it the ideal choice for readers of any genre. Discover the incredible story of John Glenn, John Kennedy, and the Cold War, as told by one of the most acclaimed authors in the field.

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The Cold War is heating up again - and this time, the battleground is Wall Street. Jeff Shesol of The New York Times and The New York Post are on the frontlines, bringing readers the latest news and insights into this ongoing conflict. With their incisive reporting and in-depth analysis, these two publications are essential for anyone looking to stay on top of the latest developments in the Cold War.
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  • Hardcover ‏ ‎: 416 pages
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 1.6 pounds
  • Astronautics & Space Flight: Astronautics & Space Flight
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 6.4 x 1.4 x 9.4 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #36 in Astronautics & Space Flight#97 in Aeronautics & Astronautics #322 in Scientist Biographies
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • Customer Reviews: 4.6/5 stars of 500 ratings
  • Aeronautics & Astronautics (Books): Aeronautics & Astronautics
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 1324003243
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: W. W. Norton & Company
  • Scientist Biographies: Scientist Biographies
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-1324003243

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amachinist: This book is about competition in many different arenas. When the USSR first launched Sputnik in 1957, the geopolitical cold war intensified. President Eisenhower was more interested in the reconnaissance that space satellites might supply than in exploring outer space or landing on the moon. He also feared the Russians might utilize space technology to launch ICBM's against the USA. A Senator from Texas, Lyndon Johnson convinced the President that a separate space agency should be founded and funded for ONLY peaceful purposes.

Another competition ensued when NASA selected the first class of seven astronauts: all white, all male, three from the Navy, three from the Air Force and one from the Marines, John Glenn. Who would be the first man to go into space? NASA created a competitive atmosphere among the seven. Glen wanted to be the first and he did not hide his ambition. NASA did not choose him.

John F. Kennedy used the Russian space launch against the GOP in his Presidential campaign claiming that the GOP created a "missile gap" in the Cold War. Kennedy had little interest and knowledge about space exploration, but this issue helped him win the election. His point...

United States on Aug 19, 2021

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United Kingdom on Aug 16, 2021

Mark Proctor: This book brings to mind the belligerence of Khrushchev during the Space Race. As for the program, The Right Stuff already covered this ground.

Canada on Jul 08, 2021

Howard WilliamsHoward Williams: As a witness to some of the events and opinions
presented in this book, I found myself completely
returned to my early teens when my dad, Walt
Williams, packed us up and moved east to work

on Project Mercury. We left our home in Lancaster,
California and he left the High Speed Flight Station, the NACA facility at Edwards Air Force Base where
he had been its founding Director and the NACA lead since 1946 to join Mercury which at the time had a dubious future. Late summer 1959 was interrupted by continuous pressure from NASA (NACA rechristened and endowed with a politically appointed administrator) through Abe Silverstein’s
endless phone calls that managed to interrupt family dinner nearly every night. When he finally
accepted the job to help get Mercury organized,
he knew he had to have the assurance that he had
the authority as well as the responsibility for
what he was taking on. He insisted on the title
of Associate Director to Bob Gilruth the Director,
and the additional specific title of Operations Director. The chain of command
was always clear from the start. Chris Kraft was
very well thought of by my dad, especially in...

United States on Jun 14, 2021



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Hardcover ‏ ‎ 416 pages 288 pages
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 1.6 pounds 1.42 pounds
Astronautics & Space Flight Astronautics & Space Flight
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 6.4 x 1.4 x 9.4 inches 6 x 0.97 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank #36 in Astronautics & Space Flight#97 in Aeronautics & Astronautics #322 in Scientist Biographies #49 in Aeronautics & Astronautics #176 in Scientist Biographies#543 in Entrepreneurship #11 in Aeronautics & Astronautics #40 in Engineering Patents & Inventions#44 in Biographies of Scientists
Language ‏ ‎ English English English
Customer Reviews 4.6/5 stars of 500 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 3,222 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 3,222 ratings
Aeronautics & Astronautics (Books) Aeronautics & Astronautics Aeronautics & Astronautics
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 1324003243 0062979973
Publisher ‏ ‎ W. W. Norton & Company William Morrow; First Edition William Morrow
Scientist Biographies Scientist Biographies Scientist Biographies
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-1324003243 978-0062979971
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