Eisenhower, scientists, and Sputnik
- 1 June 2007
- journal article
- research article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Physics Today
- Vol. 60 (6), 47-52
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2754603
Abstract
The Soviet launch of Sputnik shook the confidence of Americans in the country’s defense and in its science. President Eisenhower convened a meeting of scientists in the Oval Office that Hans Bethe called an “unforgettable hour.”Keywords
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