From the Earth to the Moon Chapter 3 - Effect of the President's Communication

In which the spirited announcement of an unprecedented lunar project ignites an uproarious celebration throughout Baltimore, uniting citizens of all walks in a chorus of jubilant support and unwavering belief in American ingenuity. The ensuing days see the entire nation, and far beyond, engage in lively discourse and earnest endorsement, heralding a new era where scientific ambition elevates Impey Barbicane to a stature of near-legendary esteem.