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Introduction
Introduction
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In other words, through a careful selection of speakers and topics we attempted to illuminate the technical challenges and opportunities facing the Navy and the nation in the years ahead. The reaction to the theme of the symposium and to the individual presentations was so positive that we subsequently initiated discussions with the National Academy of Sciences aimed at identifying some mechanism whereby a similar dialogue between the nation's top scientists and Navy personnel could be continued on a regular basis.
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But, Admiral Davis' greatest achievement, and the one that best demonstrates his scientific statesmanship and his long view of the importance of science to the Navy and the nation, was the role he played in the establishment of the National Academy of Sciences under a congressional charter signed by President Lincoln in 1863. Working with colleagues such as Louis Agassiz, Joseph Henry, and Alexander Bache, Admiral Davis played a vital role in the negotiations that led to the creation of an institution charged with fostering the orderly development of science and its use for human welfare and with advising the federal government on matters relating to science and engineering.
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In 1969 he became the President of the National Academy of Sciences -- a position he still holds. He has authored over 200 technical papers and several books.
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