Hidden Figures Flashcard Ch 5-8

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What is the role of NACA in aviation?

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NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) helped improve airplane performance by creating a 9-page checklist to evaluate how planes perform.

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Why did Dorothy Vaughan move to Newsome Park?

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Dorothy Vaughan leased an apartment in Newsome Park because she wanted her children to live with her.

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What demographic primarily made up the Newsome Park Community?

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The Newsome Park Community primarily consisted of African-American families.

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How was the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory described?

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It was described as a big metal tube, brick, and army green, with 2 parts.

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What significant event coincided with Dorothy Vaughan's first day at Langley?

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D-Day marked Dorothy Vaughan's first day of work at Langley.

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What does NACA stand for?

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NACA stands for National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.

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What was the significance of D-Day in history?

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D-Day was a pivotal event during World War II, marking the Allied invasion of Normandy.

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What type of community was Newsome Park?

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Newsome Park was a predominantly African-American community.

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What was one of the main functions of the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory?

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The Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory was involved in aeronautical research and development.

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What was Dorothy Vaughan's profession?

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Dorothy Vaughan was a mathematician and a computer programmer.