Vannevar Bush
Vannevar Bush was an American engineer and science administrator, best known for his role as the head of the Office of Scientific Research and Development during World War II. He was instrumental in the development of the atomic bomb through the Manhattan Project and played a key role in the post-war organization of scientific research in the United States. His influential 1945 report, 'Science: The Endless Frontier,' laid the foundation for the modern system of government-sponsored research and established the importance of federal funding in advancing scientific knowledge. Bush's vision helped position the U.S. as a leader in science and technology, shaping the landscape of American research and innovation for decades to come.
Born on Mar 11, 1890 (135 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 74,718 | $21,000,000 | 4,740$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,067 | $160,000 | 117$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 112,861 | $1,500,000 | 802$ |
| Totals | 3 | 551,712,529 | 194,646 | $22,660,000 | 5,659$ |
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Brazil:
Vannevar Bush was a presidential science advisor who presented a decisive plan for science in the post-World War II United States.
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United States:
Vannevar Bush laid out the postwar schema for government research support.
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Hungary:
Vannevar Bush was a prominent scientist during World War II and a member of the MJ-12 committee.
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United States:
Vannevar Bush, the former dean of the MIT School of Engineering, was tasked with marshalling the country’s top scientists and researchers.
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Italy:
Vannevar Bush theorized the concept of a system called memex, which inspired Cunningham's ideas.
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Guatemala:
Vannevar Bush was a pioneer in computing and served as Shannon's mentor.
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United States:
Vannevar Bush was President Franklin Roosevelt’s science adviser who outlined a blueprint for national research.
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