Scott To Attend Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Honoring the Hidden Figures

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) was invited by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to attend the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of the distinguished women recognized by the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act; Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and all of the women who contributed to the success of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) during the Space Race. Johnson, Jackson, and Vaughan’s work took place at NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia’s Third Congressional District.

“Today’s ceremony honors an extraordinary group of women from Hampton Roads, Virginia,” said Congressman Scott. “Breaking down barriers of both gender and race at NASA, these women laid the groundwork for John Glenn to become the first American to orbit the earth, and for Neil Armstrong to walk on the moon. I am looking forward to today’s ceremony where we will build on efforts in recent years to ensure these exceptional women’s stories are no longer hidden.”

Video of the ceremony can be found by CLICKING HERE.