The Space Race with the Russians was the background of my childhood. I think we watched Sputnik flying over from my grandparents back yard. America’s rockets were exploding on the pad and my Daddy opined, “Russia is going to whip us.”
*** The Space Race with the Russians was the background of my childhood. I think we watched Sputnik flying over from my grandparents back yard. America’s rockets were exploding on the pad and my Daddy opined, “Russia is going to whip us.” ***
Which explains why we excelled in the space program. Americans were in their backyards watching, and wanting to be the best. Today, Americans don’t watch, and think it’s too jingoistic to care.
But Americans do know when Honey Boo Boo is on, and when their EBT cards will be charged up.