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Alfred Lee Loomis

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1. “He didn't take credit for things. That was very characteristic of him, said Haskins, who counted himself among the fortunate band of scientists privileged to call Loomis a friend. Of course he was known in closed circles, but not widely known. After the war history forgot him Well, in a sense he forgot himself because he didn't care about all that. He wasn't interested in the past. He was interested only in the present. The future And that's where I'll leave the story. If you're interested in World War II and science, technology, I'd recommend reading the book. If you buy the book using the link that's in the show notes, you'll be supporting the podcasts at the same time. That's 143 books down, 1,000 to go, and I'll talk to you again soon.”

   2020-09-06 · Founders · #143 Alfred Lee Loomis (the most interesting man you've never heard of) · IDENTIFIED FROM THE TRANSCRIPT · source