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Navy computer pioneer honored by the President

22 Nov 2016 16:33 | Anonymous

Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, a legend in computer programming, was posthumously awarded the Presidential of Freedom by President Obama at a White House ceremony Nov. 22. Among other things, she coined the word "bug."

Read the Navy news release HERE.

This Wikipedia article has more information about Hopper's life, times, and accomplishments.

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