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Enrico Fermi Award
(redirected from Fermi Award)

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Enrico Fermi Award
given for “exceptional and altogether outstanding achievement” in atomic energy. [Am. Hist.: Misc.]
See : Prize


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Although Oppenheimer failed to receive a Nobel Prize, he was awarded not only the Legion d'honneur by France in 1958 but also the Enrico Fermi Award, one of the oldest and most prestigious science and technology awards given by the U.
When Sack was given the prestigious Enrico Fermi Award in 2003, his low profile role in the world of nuclear arms finally was recognized.
But, underneath, the paper was still carrying a contradictory New York Times Service report from Washington, saying 'President Kennedy will personally present the EUR50,000 Enrico Fermi award to Dr J Robet Oppenheimer at a White House Ceremony Dec 2, administration officials have disclosed'.
 
 
 
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