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America responds to Sputnik...
America responds to Sputnik...
Item # 660166
October 09, 1957
EVENING CHRONICLE, Allentown, Oct. 9, 1957
* Sputnik 1 success
* World's 1st orbiting artificial satellite
* Space race begins
* FRONT LEAF ONLY **
With the recent launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union, the banner headline announces America's response: "U.S. LAUNCHING SATELLITE IN DECEMBER" with related subheads that include: "Satellite Signals Resume; Altitude Loss Is Reported" and more. (see)
Front leaf only (pages 1& 2), nice for display as such.
Category: The 20th Century