Document E Source: President Eisenhower, “Radio and Television Address to the American People on Science in National Security, 1957. On November 7, 1957, President Eisenhower delivered his radio address in response to the Soviet launch of Sputnik. “The Soviet launching of earth satellites is an achievement of the first importance, and the scientists who brought it about deserve full credit and recognition. Already, useful new facts on outer space have been produced, and more are on the way, as new satellites with added instruments are launched. Earth satellites, in themselves, have no direct present effect upon the nation’s security. However, there is real military significance to these launchings, which I have previously mentioned publicly. Their current military significance lies in the advanced techniques and the competence in military technology they imply, evidenced, for example, by the powerful propulsion equipment necessarily used . . . We must see to it that whatever advantages they have, are temporary only . . . The first thing I have done is to make sure that the very best thought and advice that the scientific community can supply . . . is now fully organized and formalized so that no gap can occur . . . To that end, I have created the office of Special Assistant to the President for Science and Technology.”

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Document E Source: President Eisenhower, “Radio and Television Address to the American People on Science in National Security, 1957. On November 7, 1957, President Eisenhower delivered his radio address in response to the Soviet launch of Sputnik. “The Soviet launching of earth satellites is an achievement of the first importance, and the scientists who brought it about deserve full credit and recognition. Already, useful new facts on outer space have been produced, and more are on the way, as new satellites with added instruments are launched. Earth satellites, in themselves, have no direct present effect upon the nation’s security. However, there is real military significance to these launchings, which I have previously mentioned publicly. Their current military significance lies in the advanced techniques and the competence in military technology they imply, evidenced, for example, by the powerful propulsion equipment necessarily used . . . We must see to it that whatever advantages they have, are temporary only . . . The first thing I have done is to make sure that the very best thought and advice that the scientific community can supply . . . is now fully organized and formalized so that no gap can occur . . . To that end, I have created the office of Special Assistant to the President for Science and Technology.”

©Success Academy Charter Schools World History III: The Contemporary World, Unit 4: The Cold War Who: What: Where: When: Why/CI:

Answer 1

Who: President Eisenhower

What: Radio and Television Address to the American People on Science in National Security
Where: United States
When: 1957
Why/CI: President Eisenhower delivered this address in response to the Soviet launch of Sputnik, expressing the military significance of the satellite launchings and the need for the United States to ensure it maintains technological advancements in science and technology.