JFK SIGNS COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE ACT
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On August 31, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed the Communications Satellite Act which called for cooperation between government & industry to create a satellite system to transmit television signals around the globe.
The President of the United States said...
"The result will be to encourage world trade, education, entertainment & many kinds of professional, political & personal discourse."
Later, the President traveled to Newport, Rhode Island to welcome Mrs. Kennedy & Caroline back from their three week vacation in Italy. The First Family will spend the Labor Day weekend at the Hammersmith Farm.
Satellite in Orbit
Animation by Brandir (2006)
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On August 31, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed the Communications Satellite Act which called for cooperation between government & industry to create a satellite system to transmit television signals around the globe.
The President of the United States said...
"The result will be to encourage world trade, education, entertainment & many kinds of professional, political & personal discourse."
Later, the President traveled to Newport, Rhode Island to welcome Mrs. Kennedy & Caroline back from their three week vacation in Italy. The First Family will spend the Labor Day weekend at the Hammersmith Farm.
Satellite in Orbit
Animation by Brandir (2006)
