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.

1949 March 21

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.
Collection
Caltech Images Collection
Series
Individuals
Identifier
1.38-2
Dates
1949 March 21
Extents
1 photographs
Abstract
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.
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