The author Robert A. Divine did extensive research to make this book come together. After the end of chapter twelve, in the back of the book he listed a total of 28 pages of notes. He included a list of Manuscript Collections, a list of Published Sources and a list of the main abbreviations that were commonly used in the book, separating them by chapters, starting with the introduction. The reader can notice that the author does use primary sources, diaries from the president, from his secretary, reports made public, and all documents from that era. There is a bibliography located in the back of the book that is part of the notes the author listed. In the preface of the book Divine acknowledged the people that aided him in the acquirement of
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Winkler from the Miami University. This review has 5 paragraphs summarizing the book The Sputnik Challenge: Eisenhower’s Response to the Soviet Satellite. In paragraph one, the reviewer praises Robert A. Divine for being one of the nation’s top diplomatic historian. Providing detailed insights that were the aftermath of Soviet’s satellite Sputnik first to reach a new space frontier, and failing to reassure the American public that the United States was not far behind. Paragraph two states how Divine is a tireless researcher, as proven from his previous books is. Wisely using detailed records left behind in the Eisenhower Library, to include dairies from the president’s private secretary. In paragraph three, the reviewer praises Divine again as how he is best in recording the feeling of anxiety due to Sputnik. When the public feared that the Russians launch a satellite before the Americans. The American public had a sense of pride since they were the ones that created the atomic bomb first. Paragraph four Winkler states how Divine described the initial American attempts and at launching a rocket into space. An overview of President Eisenhower’s role in the reorganization of the Defense Department, creation of NASA and aid to education. In paragraph five he stated the victories of appointing James R. Killian as his science adviser, but also pointing out at the failures of Eisenhower’s leadership, for not
Winkler from the Miami University. This review has 5 paragraphs summarizing the book The Sputnik Challenge: Eisenhower’s Response to the Soviet Satellite. In paragraph one, the reviewer praises Robert A. Divine for being one of the nation’s top diplomatic historian. Providing detailed insights that were the aftermath of Soviet’s satellite Sputnik first to reach a new space frontier, and failing to reassure the American public that the United States was not far behind. Paragraph two states how Divine is a tireless researcher, as proven from his previous books is. Wisely using detailed records left behind in the Eisenhower Library, to include dairies from the president’s private secretary. In paragraph three, the reviewer praises Divine again as how he is best in recording the feeling of anxiety due to Sputnik. When the public feared that the Russians launch a satellite before the Americans. The American public had a sense of pride since they were the ones that created the atomic bomb first. Paragraph four Winkler states how Divine described the initial American attempts and at launching a rocket into space. An overview of President Eisenhower’s role in the reorganization of the Defense Department, creation of NASA and aid to education. In paragraph five he stated the victories of appointing James R. Killian as his science adviser, but also pointing out at the failures of Eisenhower’s leadership, for not