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James D. Watson

Watson adds another award to his resume, “I wish to acknowledge your most kind sentiments about the Presidential Medal of Freedom award. The White House ceremony was thrilling and a real highlight of my life.”

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Watson adds another award to his resume, “I wish to acknowledge your most kind sentiments about the Presidential Medal of Freedom award. The White House ceremony was thrilling and a real highlight of my life.”

Nobel Laureate. The Watson-Crick model of the DNA double helix provided enormous impetus for research in the emerging fields of molecular genetics and biochemistry, and Crick, Watson, and Wilkins were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1962. TLS signed “Jim Watson,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory letterhead, April 7, 1977. Letter of thanks after receiving an award from the president. In part, “I wish to acknowledge your most kind sentiments about the Presidential Medal of Freedom award. The White House ceremony was thrilling and a real highlight of my life.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In fine condition. R&R COA.

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Dates: #300 - Ended August 17, 2005

Lot #302 James D. Watson

Watson adds another award to his resume, “I wish to acknowledge your most kind sentiments about the Presidential Medal of Freedom award. The White House ceremony was thrilling and a real highlight of my life.”

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Watson adds another award to his resume, “I wish to acknowledge your most kind sentiments about the Presidential Medal of Freedom award. The White House ceremony was thrilling and a real highlight of my life.”

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Lot #302
James D. Watson