What honor did Grace Hopper receive posthumously from President Barack Obama?
Distinguished Service Cross
Medal of Honor
Presidential Medal of Freedom
National Medal of Science
Answer
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor in the United States, and it is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the country. Grace Hopper was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously in 2016 by President Barack Obama for her contributions to computer science and her work in breaking the gender barrier in the technology industry.
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