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When was Katherine Johnson posthumously inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame?

  • 2019

  • 2021

  • 2017

  • 2018

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In 2021, Katherine Johnson was posthumously inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame, recognizing her exceptional contributions to NASA's space program. Her calculations played a crucial role in the success of the first American human spaceflight, the Apollo 11 moon landing, and many other missions. Johnson's groundbreaking work as a mathematician and physicist shattered racial and gender barriers, inspiring future generations of scientists and engineers.
Breaking Barriers: The Incredible Story of Katherine Johnson

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