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When the Gemini-Apollo space program began, the U.S. government required that the program "buy-American" and prohibited contracts for components or systems with foreign businesses. Evaluate this action and explain why it was a good or bad thing to do.

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A case of nationalistic pride is briefly cited.

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This can be considered more of a case of nationalistic pride than economic benefits. Because Gemini-Apollo program was one of the first and foremost in the world at the time of its conception, the government ...

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