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The President's National Medal of Science: Recipient Details

Vannevar Bush

Title:

Former President & Honorary Chairman, MIT Corporation

Affiliation:

Carnegie Institution of Washington

Massachusetts  USA

Gender:

Male

Year Deceased:

1974

Award Discipline:

Engineering

Award Year:

1963

Citation:

"For his distinguished achievements in electrical engineering, in the technology of computing machines, in the effective coupling of the physical and life sciences; and in his mobilizing science, engineering and education in enduring ways in the service of the Nation."

Presented by President Johnson at a White House Ceremony in January 1964.

 

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