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"If this capsule history of our progress teaches us anything, it is that man, in his quest for knowledge and progress, is determined and cannot be deterred. The exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not, and it is one of the great adventures of all time, and no nation which expects to be the leader of other nations can expect to stay behind in the race for space."

What starting point does Kennedy use to make the claim? How and why is the claim effective?



State at least one piece of evidence from the quote that lead you to the understanding of the claim and the starting point.

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The exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not, and it is one of the great adventures of all time, and no nation which expects to be the leader of other nations can expect to stay behind in the race for space.

This is very early on in the exploration of space. It makes the claim that no nation can lead other nations without being a leader in space. Many people felt that we solve the problems on earth before we start in new expensive enterprises. He was trying to say that for America to remain great, she must venture into space and must do it quickly.