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Old 07-19-2016, 10:59 AM
 
Location: Inland Northwest
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Originally Posted by WilliamSmyth View Post
I didn't introduce sexism into this discussion. Hooper, who anyone who does anything development of computer systems, was a major contributor. The fact that she was female doesn't matter to me until I see someone assert that these systems were created by white male Christians.

The majority of the systems were created by white males. Grace Hopper was an amazing white women. Her contributions are not forgotten nor are they minimized. Credit where credit's due.


Now, who made sure she got her appointment to Admiral? *crickets*


Would you like to shift the goal posts again?

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