Which President acknowledged Kilby with the National Medal of Science?
President Kennedy
President Nixon
President Carter
President Bush
Answer
President Bush bestowed the National Medal of Science upon Jack Kilby in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to the field of electronics, particularly his invention of the integrated circuit (IC) in 1959. This revolutionary innovation miniaturized electronic circuits and paved the way for the development of modern computers, smartphones, and countless other electronic devices that shape our daily lives.
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