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What were the astronauts? Tall in-the capsule superheroes or just a bunch of regular...

Tom Brokaw:
What were the astronauts? Tall in-the capsule superheroes or just a bunch of regular fighter jocks?

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What were the astronauts
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Tall in the capsule superheroes or just a bunch of regular fighter jocks
Duration
8 seconds
Views
199
Timestamp in Movie
00:02:20
Uploaded
Mar 15, 2022
Genres
documentary
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Follow the story of the first American astronauts in space in this National Geographic documentary.
There was a sense in this country that it was all important... - The Real Right Stuff 00:14
There was a sense in this country that it was all important....
In desperation, the United States looked to the Vanguard. - The Real Right Stuff 00:05
In desperation, the United States looked to the Vanguard.
Nearly 200 newsmen from all over the world were flown down - The Real Right Stuff 00:19
Nearly 200 newsmen from all over the world were flown down
America's prestige had never been lower than at this moment, - The Real Right Stuff 00:11
America's prestige had never been lower than at this mo...
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.