Solomon Lefschetz

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Solomon
Lefschetz

Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

Princeton University
1964
Mathematics

For [his] indomitable leadership in developing mathematics and training mathematicians, for [his] fundamental publications in algebraic geometry and topology, and for stimulating needed research in nonlinear control processes.

Presented by President Johnson at a White House Ceremony in the East Room on February 8, 1965.