International Trade Aerospace Technology 20 th Century Texas

The Port Of Houston Houston Ship Channel Downtown Houston

International Trade & The Houston Ship Channel miles inland from the Gulf Of Mexico. 2. Serving international import/export commerce that is important to the economy., 3. The Port Of Houston is #1 in the United States for water shipping tons with a $15 billion petrochemical complex, 2nd largest in the world.

Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center NASA

Named For The 36 th President Lyndon Baines Johnson  Grew up in Stonewall, Texas.  36 th President after the assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22,  A major leader of the Democratic Party; developed the “Great Society” including civil rights laws; aid in education, Medicare, Medicaid, a war on poverty.  Increased U. S. involvement in the Vietnam War

Johnson Space Center - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Serves as mission control for the U. S. Space Program. Located near Houston.

Impact of The Texas Aerospace Industry NASA provides thousands of jobs in Texas and adds money $$$ to the state economy. NASA is the home of space station research, astronaut training, & aerospace medicine. NASA is the home of space station research, astronaut training, & aerospace medicine. Federal funding and the aerospace attracted many high- tech specialists to Texas.

Walter Cunningham Present  Awarded the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, The Medal of Valor from the American Legion in  A member of the International Space Hall of Fame, & Houston Hall of Fame.

Walter Cunningham Left to right: Eisele, Schirra, Cunningham  A crew member of the first manned Apollo Spacecraft - Apollo 7.

The Texas Medical Center  Known worldwide for innovation & specializing in a variety of areas including:  Cardiac care  Cancer treatment  Neurosciences  Surgery  Organ transplants  New Drug Studies Texas Medical Center – Houston, Texas

Cause/Effect: The Texas Medical Technology Industry Because Texas is in the forefront of medical research & treatment: effects These are the effects: 1.Increased population. 2.Creation of jobs 2.Creation of jobs. 3.Expansion of world-class medical facilities & buildings – sports arenas, museums, etc.

Dr. Michael DeBakey  As a medical student in the 1930’s he invented a major component of the  As a medical student in the 1930’s he invented a major component of the heart-lung machine which made open heart surgery possible.  During World War II he helped develop the  During World War II he helped develop the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) Units.

Texas High – Technology Industry  A growing demand for high-tech and other goods in national & international markets led Texans to diversify the state’s industrial base & revive the economy.

Texas High – Tech Industry Texas produces electronics (transistors, television sets, & computers), communications developments such as radar, semiconductors, & microchips, adding billions to the state economy which serve national & international markets.

TX Defense Industry Texas has added millions of dollars in the Texas economy through military bases with the growth in aviation, space & defense activities including Homeland security.

Important Texan: Roy Bedichek  A newspaper reporter, author & strong promoter of higher education in Texas.  He made many advances while serving as the Director of the University Interscholastic League (UIL).  Lifelong outdoorsman, nature & animal lover.