Now is the time to reach a level of research and development not seen since the height of the Space Race.

from Barack Obama – State of the Union 2013 on Rap Genius

The Space Race (1960s) still resonates dramatically within the nation, so invoking its memory is a potent method to attract support for investment in science

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