In some ways Kennedy's commitment to the space program was an extension of the Cold War. Kennedy wanted to surpass the Russians in space exploration. It was a contest of technology.
we didn't
Foreign Policy was also National Defense. Foreign policy is dealing with potential problems of National Defense. Keeping nations friendly; keeping nations safe from outside influence (Communism), or keeping nations 100% neutral...etc.
The "Space Race" was an immediate spawn of the Cold War. The Cold War was pretty much the Soviet Union and the U.S. constantly 1-upping each other, and the lunar landing was just yet another 1-up by the United States. Without the Cold War, it is safe to assume that the U.S.'s space program would not be as advanced as it is today.
what idea was the major justification for U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War era?
It didn't it was the Cold War.
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It accelerated it. The space program was a high priority during the Cold War.
yes it was.
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It led the United States to pursue a friendlier relationship with China.
The American space program was primarily inspired by competition with the Soviet space program. Part of the Cold War was the need to demonstrate superiority in all areas. And of course, all rocket technology applicable to space travel also has military applications.
It helped us with the Space Program, Cold War, and the capability of invention was raised
The US were spurred on by competing with the USSR during the cold war years.
The US were spurred on by competing with the USSR during the cold war years.
The philosophy of dΓ©tente, which promoted peaceful coexistence and diplomatic negotiations with the Soviet Union, influenced U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War by leading to the signing of arms control agreements like SALT I and II. This policy shift helped reduce tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union and paved the way for greater diplomatic engagement and cooperation between the two superpowers.
Lack of heat makes space cold.
NASA got started because the Russians launched Sputnik and were ahead of the US in space exploration. The US did not want to be left out of the space race and did not want the Soviet Union to steal a march on space exploration.
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