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| Author | Harding, Warren G. (Warren Gamaliel), 1865-1923 |
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| LoC No. | 21026534 |
| Title | Remarks of the President in Presenting to Madam Curie a Gift of Radium from the American People |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Remarks of the President in Presenting to Madam Curie a Gift of Radium from the American People" is a historical speech written in the early 20th century. The book documents the remarks made by an unnamed president during a formal ceremony honoring Marie Curie, a pioneering scientist known for her work on radioactivity. The speech reflects themes of scientific achievement, international friendship, and the recognition of women's contributions to science. In the speech, the president expresses admiration for Marie Curie’s groundbreaking work in science and her role as a woman in a predominantly male field. He warmly welcomes her to the United States and emphasizes her significance as a symbol of the restored Poland and a representative of France. The president highlights the sacrifices Curie made in pursuit of scientific knowledge and presents her with a vial of radium as a token of appreciation from the American people. This gift symbolizes the esteem of Curie's contributions to humanity and the hope that her research will continue to alleviate suffering and advance scientific understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QD: Science: Chemistry |
| Subject | Speeches, addresses, etc. |
| Subject | Curie, Marie, 1867-1934 |
| Subject | Radium |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60980 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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