Tour Overview
This walking tour highlights individuals whose work shaped the fields of science and technology—figures such as Admiral Hyman Rickover and Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, who served within the military, and inventors like George Westinghouse and William Hammer, who made their mark in civilian life. Their stories reflect the collaborative spirit that drives technological progress, bridging military, civilian, and private efforts over generations.
Stops
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Tour Overview
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Introduction
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Stop 1: Vice Admiral Hyman Rickover
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Stop 2: George Westinghouse
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Stop 3: Surgeon General George Miller Sternberg
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Stop 4: Brigadier General Montgomery Meigs
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Stop 5: Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial
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Stop 6: Major William J. Hammer
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Stop 7: Rear Admiral Grace Hopper
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Explore: The Queen of Coding
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Stop 8: Colonel Francis X. "Duke" Kane
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Explore: Mapping Arlington National Cemetery
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Stop 9: Private Ted Hall
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Explore: Identifying Remains
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Stop 10: Lieutenant Thomas Etholen Selfridge
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Conclusion
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