NASA HQ are in Houston, Texas. Famous quote "Houston we have a problem" from Apollo 13 relates to it.
To make more jobs to get the us out of the great depression
The scientific revolution occurred in the mid-1500s and represented a new way of thinking. During the Renaissance, there was an increased exploration of the world outside Europe, leading to the discovery of Africa, Asia and the Americas. These explorations expanded the European's understanding of religion and culture. Alongside the exploration, the creation of the printing press, the development of astronomy and mathematics were of great impact for the society.
Mankind's need to look closely into these new regions, to develop new tools, instruments and techniques to better explore and understand the world around them lead to the development, spread and great impact of the scientific revolution.
The action that has come to symbolize the end of the Cold War is 3. tearing down the Berlin Wall. The Wall had been formed by the Soviet Union to separate East Berlin (Soviet-controlled) from West Berlin (Western-controlled). Its fall allowed Berliners (and Germans) from the Eastern half finally make their way to the Western half.