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Birth of Grace Hopper
Born in New York City -
high school
Grace went to Graham High School -
College
She is accepted a full scholarship to Yale -
Graduation
she recieves her bachelors degree in mathematics and physics. -
Marriage
Grace gets married to Vincent Foster Hopper -
W.A.V.E.S
Grace joins a naval branch reserve -
Computer
Grace developes the first computer compiler called the A-o system. -
Man of The Year
Grace is the first person named computer science Man of The Year by the data processing managment association -
British Computer Society
Grace became the only woman and only americanto be a distinguished member of the British Computer Society -
Commodore-Naval position rank
Grace's work was recognized by her promotion to the rank of Commodore. -
Rear Admiral
At the age of seventy-nine she became a Rear Admiral. -
Deceased
At eighty-five years old she suffered a heart attack in her sleep and passed away. She was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
