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NEW YORK -- The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress' highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday. The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the families of Katherine ...

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A group of Black female scientists and mathematicians known as NASA's “ Hidden Figures” were honored with Congressional Gold Medals on Wednesday, the highest award given to citizens by Congress, for ...

NASA's "Hidden Figures" women will be honored with Congressional Gold Medals on Sept. 18. Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson are receiving awards for their ...