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Awarding of the Medal of Merit (U.S.) to (L-R): Louis G. Dunn, Director of JPL; Clark B. Millikan, Director of GALCIT; and Robert A. Millikan

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Title: Awarding of the Medal of Merit (U.S.) to (L-R): Louis G. Dunn, Director of JPL; Clark B. Millikan, Director of GALCIT; and Robert A. Millikan
Date Created and/or Issued: 1949-03-21
Contributing Institution: California Institute of Technology
Collection: Image Archive
Rights Information: Materials from the Caltech Archives are made available online for research purposes. Permission for reproduction, distribution, public display, performance, or publication must be obtained in writing from the Head of Archives. The Caltech Archives makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its holdings. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain all necessary rights and clearances for use of materials. For questions, contact Head of Archives.
Description: The awards were authorized by President Harry S. Truman for "exceptionally outstanding conduct" during World War II and were presented by Air Secretary Stuart Symington on the day before Robert Millikan's 81st birthday. Photo by H. Stoddart.
March 21, 1949
Type: image
Format: Photographs
Identifier: ct1:797
http://archives-dc.library.caltech.edu/islandora/object/ct1%3A797

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