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Refer to "President John F. Kennedy's Speech at Rice University."

What is President Kennedy's purpose in addressing the public at Rice University?


to remind citizens of their rich history as pioneers of science and industry

to boast about America's lead in the space race over all other countries

to explain why the goal of reaching the moon first is necessary for America

to describe how space scientists and engineers plan to reach the moon

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President Kennedy's purpose with this speech was to explain why the goal of reaching the moon first was necessary for America, as the third answer option shows.

Why was it important for the public to know this?

  • Kennedy needed popular support to continue the space race.
  • This is because the economic expense of doing so was very high and the American people could turn against these goals.

Kennedy needed to explain how the space race was important in establishing US dominance and influence, as well as establishing capitalism's success in providing scientific advancement.

More information about the space race at the link:

https://brainly.com/question/4228436

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