America First

President John F. Kennedy and Wernher von Braun at Cape Canaveral, November 16, 1963
Handsome, articulate, telegenic.
His performance scripted by a skilled television producer and supported by a cast of adoring minor characters. Rich in colorful graphics, live action film clips, and humorous animation.
Laden with simplistic explanations.
Aimed at a midd…
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