A reader can best combine the information in the excerpts to understand that President Kennedy’s desire to put a man on the moon was inspired by a “space race” with the Soviet Union.

understand that President Kennedy was unwilling to spend the vast amounts of time and resources needed for space travel.

understand that President Kennedy was concerned about the Soviet Union’s greater achievements in space travel.

understand that President Kennedy wanted the United States to put a man on the moon before the year 1970.