National Medal of Science, 1974, Awarded by Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States.

September 18, 1975

The National Medal of Science is the nation's highest scientific honor. Circular medal with image of man bent down at the edge of water writing a mathematical formula in sand and holding a crystal in the other hand. Inscription: "National Medal of Science." Reverse features same water and sand image at bottom plus stars above; inscription: "Awarded by the President of the United States of America to Linus Carl Pauling, 1974."

Awarded by Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States.

Subjects: Biochemistry; Chemistry; Physical sciences
Name: Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States
ID: 1975h2.1