I chose purpose over recognition, and that was the best choi... - Jean Jennings Bartik

"I chose purpose over recognition, and that was the best choice I ever made."

Jean Jennings Bartik

Computer Programmer American 1924–2011

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"We were the first to do it, and I guess we'll always be remembered for that."

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