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America's prestige had never been lower than at this moment
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America's prestige had45 a.m., December 6, 1957

America's prestige had
never been lower than at this moment, 11:45 a.m., December 6, 1957

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America's prestige had never been lower than at this moment,
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11:45 a.m., December 6, 1957.
Duration
11 seconds
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27
Timestamp in Movie
00:06:29
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Jun 02, 2025
Genres
documentary
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Follow the story of the first American astronauts in space in this National Geographic documentary.
There is a tremendous gap between promise and performance. - The Real Right Stuff 00:07
There is a tremendous gap between promise and performance.
I believe the American people want action... - The Real Right Stuff 00:04
I believe the American people want action...
...and are demanding that we get going with our program. - The Real Right Stuff 00:04
...and are demanding that we get going with our program.
Public opinion in the civilized world has grown accustomed to - The Real Right Stuff 00:06
Public opinion in the civilized world has grown accustomed t...
Already, the idea of Sputnik whirling through space has become accepted - The Real Right Stuff 00:15
Already, the idea of Sputnik whirling through space has beco...
Catch up on all fronts. That was the imperative. - The Real Right Stuff 00:38
Catch up on all fronts. That was the imperative.
We will be developing and launching into space, - The Real Right Stuff 00:09
We will be developing and launching into space,
N.A.S.A. will have about 300 million dollars - The Real Right Stuff 00:36
N.A.S.A. will have about 300 million dollars
The program to pick the first man to American to try to pilot - The Real Right Stuff 00:53
The program to pick the first man to American to try to pilo...
From all of the active duty pilots in the Navy, Marines, and Air Force, - The Real Right Stuff 00:35
From all of the active duty pilots in the Navy, Marines, and...
Phase two of the selection program - The Real Right Stuff 00:22
Phase two of the selection program
At a Washington news conference, officials introduced seven carefully - The Real Right Stuff 00:09
At a Washington news conference, officials introduced seven ...
How are the kids' appetites tonight? - The Real Right Stuff 00:05
How are the kids' appetites tonight?
Better than usual or worse than usual? - The Real Right Stuff 00:06
Better than usual or worse than usual?
Well, this is supposed to have been a very tightly kept secret. - The Real Right Stuff 00:09
Well, this is supposed to have been a very tightly kept secr...
Well, all seven of the men are officers and test pilots. - The Real Right Stuff 00:21
Well, all seven of the men are officers and test pilots.
It's my pleasure to introduce... to you, - The Real Right Stuff 00:29
It's my pleasure to introduce... to you,
These, ladies, and gentlemen, are the nation's Mercury astronauts. - The Real Right Stuff 00:06
These, ladies, and gentlemen, are the nation's Mercury ...
The question everybody wants to ask, "What do the wives and children - The Real Right Stuff 00:13
The question everybody wants to ask, "What do the wives...
If it's what I want to do and she's behind it - The Real Right Stuff 00:05
If it's what I want to do and she's behind it