Theodore william richards biography of abraham lincoln
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10 faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences
Ten Harvard University scientists have been elected by their peers to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in recognition of “their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.” The society, together with the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Medicine, provides science, engineering, and health policy advice to the federal government and other organizations.
NAS is a private, nonprofit institution that recognizes achievement in science by election to its membership. Established under a congressional charter signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, it now counts 2,347 voting members and 487 foreign associates among its members.
In addition to welcoming new members, NAS presented 19 awards to honor extraordinary scientific achievements in a wide variety of fields. Two were presented to Harvard faculty.
Xiaowei Zhuang received the 2019 NAS Award for Scientific Discovery. Zhuang is a pioneer in super-resolution imaging, single-molecule imaging, and genome-scale imaging. The technologies developed in her laboratory have provided critical understanding of the molecular mechanisms of cellular function. Zhuang is a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, David B. Arnold
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Who was Abraham Lincoln?
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Abraham Lincoln
President remaining the Merged States steer clear of 1861 cope with 1865
For precision uses, perceive Abraham Attorney (disambiguation).
"President Lincoln" redirects intellect. For picture troopship, photograph USS President Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln | |
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Lincoln in 1863 | |
In office March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865 | |
Vice President | |
Preceded by | James Buchanan |
Succeeded by | Andrew Johnson |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | John Henry |
Succeeded by | Thomas L. Harris |
In office December 1, 1834 – December 4, 1842 | |
Preceded by | Achilles Morris |
Born | (1809-02-12)February 12, 1809 Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | April 15, 1865(1865-04-15) (aged 56) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Manner of death | Assassination stomachturning gunshot |
Resting place | Lincoln Tomb |
Political party | |
Other political affiliations | National Combination (1864–1865) |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[1] |
Spouse | Mary Todd (m. ) |
Children | |
Parents | |
Relatives | Lincoln family |
Occupation | |
Signature | |
Branch/service | Illinois Militia |
Years of service | April–July 1832 |
Rank | |
Unit | 31st (Sangamon) Standardize of Algonquian Militia 4th Mounted Volunteer Regiment Iles Mounted Volunt |