Katherine Johnson was an African American woman that played a notable role in seeing American land on the surface of the moon during the Apollo mission. For Katherine and the workers at Langley, it was a momentous and groundbreaking achievement.
- At a time in American history when blacks were being discriminated against and facing some other harsh realities, Katherine an intelligent mathematician contributed significantly to the Apollo mission.
- In chapter 23 of Margot Lee Shetterly's book, "Hidden Figures," we see the deep sense of happiness and satisfaction that Katherine had in her ability to contribute to the success of that mission.
- She was also grateful to her teachers who helped her to develop her knowledge of mathematics.
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