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October 8, 2009
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Elaine Fuchs received the National Medal of Science on Oct. 7, 2009, from President Barack Obama.
Elaine Fuchs received the National Medal of Science on Oct. 7, 2009, from President Barack Obama at the White House.
Credit: Ryan K Morris/National Science & Technology Medals Foundation
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