I remember those days...we were still catching up to the Ruskies. Ahead in some areas and behind in others.
We were in the Gemini program and I’d watch Uncle Walter describe each moment of the flights. I tried David Brinkley but it wasn’t the same as Uncle Walter. For all his many faults, he had a “Gee whiz...ain’t that somethin” admiration for Man in Space.
Unfortunately all my viewing was in black and white since my old man thought color was a fad or was simply too cheap to buy one.
But yeah..we watched and were amazed. We knew history was happening. teachers would wheel in TV’s to watch launches...the whole bit. I watched it all and was fascinated.
Much of the country was in awe of what was happening.
And in 1969 the whole world was in awe of the crowning success of landing on the moon.
We lost alot, after Apollo.
Now we don’t fly anymore. Other countries are surpassing us and we don’t seem to care.
I remember too. Great description of WC. Back then even the media hacks had a certain level of humanity and respect for others.
It was the era of Peak America.
Yep, I was 7 during this space walk. It is not looking back with rosy glasses, those WERE the good old days.