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And in June of 2020, NASA announced that the agency’s headquarters building located in Washington, D.C., would be named in honor of Mary’s legacy.
Former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine revered her impact and dedication in a fond statement later that month.
“Mary never accepted the status quo; she helped break barriers and open opportunities for African Americans and women in the field of engineering and technology,” Bridenstine began.
“NASA facilities across the country are named after people who dedicated their lives to pushing the frontiers of the aerospace industry.
The nation is beginning to awaken to the greater need to honor the full diversity of people who helped pioneer our great nation,” he continued.
Mary was succeeded by her daughter, Carolyn Lewis, who also expressed her gratitude for her mother’s tenacity in the face of adversity.
“She was a scientist, humanitarian, wife, mother, and trailblazer who paved the way for thousands of others to succeed– not only at NASA but throughout this nation,” Carolyn said.
To learn more about Mary W. Jackson’s widespread impact and NASA’s headquarters, you can visit the agency’s official press release linked here.
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