The choice which best describes President Kennedy's description of America's recent work in the field of space exploration is; Choice B.
In 1961, President Kennedy stood before a joint session of Congress to deliver a special address on "urgent national needs." At this meeting, President Kennedy asked for an additional $7 billion to $9 billion over the next five years for the space program, proclaiming that America should commit itself to achieving the goal, before the decade is out.
It therefore follows that President Kennedy understood the need to restore confidence and intended not merely to level-up with the Soviets, but surpass them.
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