I intentionally say famous and not well-known, because Curie was and remains a bit of an enigma. Marie Curie is one of the most famous female scientists and perhaps one of the most famous women in the western world. It is another symbol that captures the attention of our nation and the exemplary struggle of a woman who decided to impose her abilities in a society where abilities, intellectual exploration, and public responsibility were reserved for men.” “Today’s ceremony is a deliberate outreach on our part from the Pantheon to the first lady of our honored history.
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