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Kennedy had made a mess in Cuba at the Bay of Pigs. He had to do something to look good. The Apollo program of going to
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"Kennedy had made a mess in Cuba at the Bay of Pigs. He had to do something to look good. The Apollo program of going to the Moon was quite a goal,"

- Wally Schirra

About this Quote

Wally Schirra's quote is referring to President John F. Kennedy's choice to release the Apollo program, which was an objective to send out a guy to the moon. Kennedy had previously slipped up with the Bay of Pigs intrusion in Cuba, and he needed to do something to restore his public image. The Apollo program was a vibrant and ambitious goal, and it was seen as a method for Kennedy to redeem himself and reveal the world that he can accomplishing fantastic things. The Apollo program was a success, and it assisted to bring back Kennedy's reputation and legacy. It likewise revealed the world that the United States was a leader in space exploration and innovation.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Wally Schirra between March 12, 1923 and May 3, 2007. He/she was a famous Astronaut from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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