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What date was it months after Dorothy became boss of the West Area Computing Pool in the beginning of the chapter?
What date was it months after Dorothy became boss of the West Area Computing Pool in the beginning of the chapter?
April 1951
How old was Mary Jackson when she came to work for Dorothy Vaughan?
How old was Mary Jackson when she came to work for Dorothy Vaughan?
26
What is Mary Jackson's middle name?
What is Mary Jackson's middle name?
Winston
Was Mary Jackson new to the area in Hampton, Virginia?
Was Mary Jackson new to the area in Hampton, Virginia?
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Where did Mary Vaughan go to high school?
Where did Mary Vaughan go to high school?
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What year did Mary graduate?
What year did Mary graduate?
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Where did Mary go to after her high school?
Where did Mary go to after her high school?
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What was the name of the black sorority that Mary and many computers go to?
What was the name of the black sorority that Mary and many computers go to?
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What did Mary study?
What did Mary study?
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After Mary graduated, what job did she take?
After Mary graduated, what job did she take?
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The following year after Mary took her job in Maryland, what had happened?
The following year after Mary took her job in Maryland, what had happened?
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Where had Mary gone to after her father had been sick?
Where had Mary gone to after her father had been sick?
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What position did Mary take?
What position did Mary take?
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What does the USO do?
What does the USO do?
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Who did Mary marry in 1944?
Who did Mary marry in 1944?
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What was Mary's last name before she married Levi?
What was Mary's last name before she married Levi?
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What color rose corsage did Mary wear at her wedding?
What color rose corsage did Mary wear at her wedding?
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When World War II ended, what job did Levi take?
When World War II ended, what job did Levi take?
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What song did Mary Jackson find out that it was about slavery?
What song did Mary Jackson find out that it was about slavery?
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How old was Mary's son when she completed her application to be a computer at Langley?
How old was Mary's son when she completed her application to be a computer at Langley?
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What date was Mary accepted as a secretary at Fort Monroe?
What date was Mary accepted as a secretary at Fort Monroe?
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What was the day that Mary Jackson started working at Langley?
What was the day that Mary Jackson started working at Langley?
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What had the New York Federal court done to the Rosenbergs?
What had the New York Federal court done to the Rosenbergs?
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What was an engineer accused of?
What was an engineer accused of?
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Who was Virginia's senator?
Who was Virginia's senator?
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Who was the President during that time?
Who was the President during that time?
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What did the president want to do?
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Study Notes
Key Events and Figures
- April 1951 marks a significant time when Dorothy Vaughan became the boss of the West Area Computing Pool.
- Mary Jackson was 26 years old when she began working for Dorothy Vaughan.
Personal Background
- Mary Jackson's full name includes her middle name, Winston.
- She was not new to Hampton, Virginia, indicating her familiarity with the area.
Education
- Mary attended Phenix High School.
- She graduated in 1938.
- After high school, she continued her education at Hampton Institute.
Professional Life
- Upon graduation, Mary accepted a teaching position in Maryland.
- The following year, her father fell ill, prompting her return to Hampton.
- Mary later took a job at a community center run by the USO, which provides services and entertainment for U.S. soldiers.
Personal Life
- Mary married Levi Jackson in 1944, taking his last name and becoming Mary Winston Jackson.
- At her wedding, Mary wore a red rose corsage.
Post-War Career
- After World War II, Levi Jackson worked as a painter.
Cultural References
- Mary discovered the song "Pick a Bale of Cotton" was about slavery, highlighting her awareness of cultural and historical contexts.
Family Life
- Mary had a son who was four years old when she completed her application to become a computer at Langley.
Career Advancements
- In January 1951, Mary was accepted as a secretary at Fort Monroe.
- She officially started working at Langley on April 5, 1951.
Legal and Political Context
- The New York Federal court accused the Rosenbergs of spying for the Russians, reflecting the tense political climate.
- An engineer was accused of stealing classified documents, indicating issues of security and espionage at the time.
Political Figures
- Harry Byrd served as Virginia's senator.
- Harry Truman was the U.S. President during this period, aiming to demonstrate that America's democratic system was the best in the world.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 10 from 'Hidden Figures' with these flashcards! This quiz covers important dates and key characters, focusing on the achievements of Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson. Enhance your understanding of their contributions in the context of the West Area Computing Pool.
