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Francis French

Francis French is a space historian and author whose works include In The Shadow of the Moon. His other books are listed at www.francisfrench.com.

Stories from this author

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev talking with President John F. Kennedy during Vienna Summit.

Imagining a World Where Soviets and Americans Joined Hands on the Moon

Before he was assassinated, JFK spoke of a cooperative effort in space