Hidden Figures Book Review

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Why did 2 million women lose their jobs after World War II?

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World War II ended and the men who were fighting overseas returned home.

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Who was the first Hidden Figure to be promoted into a management position at NACA?

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Dorothy Vaughn

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What did Mary Jackson's boss encourage her to do?

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Enroll in Langley’s engineer training program.

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Katherine Johnson was the ____ woman to get her name on a research report.

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Why did John Glenn want Katherine Johnson to return to the space Task Group?

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To recheck the calculations for the landing coordinates.

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What was the role of women like Katherine Johnson during World War II?

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They worked as mathematicians and engineers, contributing to the war effort.

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What challenges did women face in the workforce during the 1940s?

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Discrimination and job loss when men returned from war.

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What was NACA, and what was its significance?

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NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) was the precursor to NASA, focusing on aeronautical research.

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How did Dorothy Vaughn contribute to the success of the space program?

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She was a skilled mathematician and leader who trained others in programming.

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What was the significance of Katherine Johnson's calculations for NASA?

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Her calculations were critical for the success of space missions, including the Apollo moon landing.