Inside the Archive: Dr. Beckman Awarded The National Medal Of Science

In this signed image from 1989, President George H.W. Bush presents Dr. Beckman with the National Medal of Science in a ceremony held at The White House on October 18. The award was bestowed, “For his leadership in the development of analytical instrumentation, and for his deep and abiding concern for the vitality of the Nation’s scientific enterprise.” (Beckman Foundation Collection)