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  • Born in 1918, Katherine Johnson was one of the first Black students to integrate West Virginia’s graduate schools before becoming a NASA mathematician, where she helped send astronauts into orbit around Earth and to the moon and back. She is an awardee of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the 2020 recipient of the Hubbard Medal, National Geographic’s highest honor, recognizing a lifetime achievement in research, discovery, and exploration.
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  • @NatGeo
    @NatGeo  3 роки тому +115

    What do you find most inspiring about Katherine Johnson's story?

    • @taanyakumar8875
      @taanyakumar8875 3 роки тому +18

      The way she kept going on and loving maths even though she was discriminated for her race and gender. Nowadays it is rare to see people like her, hardworking, passionate about her studies and persevering even in the darkest storms. I'm not a person who loves maths, but I love physics, especially astronomy. Seeing someone with such love, determination and skills is really inspiring. People like her need to be known and respected. I am truly in awe and I hope she rests in peace after giving mankind such a big opportunity and proving that no matter what race, gender or age you are, your passion and determination can change the world and give hope to others. RIP Katherine Johnson. We'll make sure your legacy lives on.

    • @kylieyang5852
      @kylieyang5852 3 роки тому +13

      The fact that she can move children to believe and see an opportunity for growth through adversity! You can see it in the children’s eyes! Thank you Katherine .

    • @Lynxbs
      @Lynxbs 3 роки тому +3

      sou seu faaa

    • @nigeljones4464
      @nigeljones4464 3 роки тому +4

      Is it true that National Geographic have removed the Gina Carano episode from Season 6 of Running Wild with Bear Grylls? Katherine Johnson would be appalled at the prejudice in Disney and National Geographic's treatment of Gina Carano.

    • @parveshkumardhanda2480
      @parveshkumardhanda2480 3 роки тому +2

      Endurance

  • @lauralangham9657
    @lauralangham9657 Рік тому +234

    It is honestly so sad that hardly anyone knew about her until the movie Hidden Figures came out. She should have enjoyed a much larger appreciation for her talent.

    • @frankrifa3010
      @frankrifa3010 Рік тому +5

      now think about the people that say the moon landing is fake

    • @johnhagans2190
      @johnhagans2190 Рік тому +4

      And if Ron & the boys have their way her accomplishments will disappear.

    • @evernechatman1590
      @evernechatman1590 Рік тому +2

      Ikr

    • @kodylewis5082
      @kodylewis5082 7 місяців тому +1

      i keep saying the very same thing! but on the other hand that movie i always reference every chance i get to help spread the word about their stories.....FUN FACT did u know that Nichel Nichols was actually the person the very person who came up with the very program that Katherine was able to join under?

    • @MadArtLang
      @MadArtLang 6 місяців тому +2

      And think about all the Black accomplishments that never will be known...

  • @toadstoalcodm5172
    @toadstoalcodm5172 3 роки тому +326

    A lot of in history doesn’t have enough recognition to great people like her. I’m glad I was able to watch this video!

    • @incognito96
      @incognito96 3 роки тому +12

      You need to watch hidden figures.

    • @toadstoalcodm5172
      @toadstoalcodm5172 3 роки тому +3

      @@incognito96 Thank you!

    • @user23197
      @user23197 3 роки тому +2

      @@toadstoalcodm5172 k

    • @susanford2388
      @susanford2388 2 роки тому

      So many females & black females have had to live with frustration & anger when they know they are equally as clever if not more so than their male counterparts. Margaret Thatcher had a degree in bio chemistry from Oxford & a degree in law & was asked in 1972 if there would be a female PM in her lifetime. Such a nitwit fatuous question.

    • @susanford2388
      @susanford2388 2 роки тому +4

      @@incognito96 I read the book & watched the film, I couldn't get enough of it. Brilliant. Awe inspiring.

  • @bala9257
    @bala9257 3 роки тому +124

    A fitting tribute to a great woman who is an inspiration to many.

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  3 роки тому +9

      A true hero 🙌

    • @susanford2388
      @susanford2388 2 роки тому +1

      For her 3 daughters it was normal to have a mother who as good at math. Lucky them to have had such a trailblazing mother.

  • @grindcoremaniac
    @grindcoremaniac 3 роки тому +175

    Truly an amazing and inspirational woman. And she made it 102 years. What a legend.

  • @sophiadavenport3959
    @sophiadavenport3959 3 роки тому +235

    The film hidden figures inspired me to get through my learning disability in math, have more confidence with learning new things with math and not be afraid to ask for help when I need it 🗃

    • @KellyDsWorld
      @KellyDsWorld 3 роки тому +7

      😍😍😍

    • @NatGeo
      @NatGeo  3 роки тому +20

      👏👏👏 for you, Sophia! Thanks for sharing your story with us.

    • @rotshild582
      @rotshild582 3 роки тому +1

      @@NatGeo pog

  • @YourExcellency
    @YourExcellency 3 роки тому +70

    My people are brilliant. Her contribution to science gives me so much pride and if she can do it 60 years ago, we can do it today. We're standing on her shoulders. Thank you Miss Johnson and your family. 🙏

    • @Eikinkloster
      @Eikinkloster 2 роки тому +4

      She was a brilliant mixed race woman. That doesn't make every mixed race people brilliant, just like one brilliant Jew doesn't make every Jew brilliant.

    • @Trump20-24years
      @Trump20-24years 2 роки тому +5

      @@Eikinkloster lol that’s what you got from that? Okay gollum

    • @Eikinkloster
      @Eikinkloster 2 роки тому

      @@Trump20-24years anyone can be brilliant, with the right set of genes :-)

    • @Trump20-24years
      @Trump20-24years 2 роки тому +7

      @@Eikinkloster ah so you are a eugenicist admirer. Explains a lot. You are clearly gone.

    • @andylucas6962
      @andylucas6962 Рік тому +1

      contributed nothing major 🙄

  • @chamilajla
    @chamilajla 3 роки тому +71

    May she rest in peace! She is a big inspiration to all of us!

  • @vineetasinghverma9766
    @vineetasinghverma9766 3 роки тому +30

    Ma'am , None of the people on Earth had the ability to judge your ability! You deserved everything in life! I am grateful to you!

  • @kylieyang5852
    @kylieyang5852 3 роки тому +82

    Crying my eyes of proudness! Thank you for sharing her story! What a trailblazer she has always been!

    • @JacobNightingale
      @JacobNightingale Рік тому

      Why you cry, baby? You ain't from Katherine's tribe. You from James Hong tribe. From Michelle Yeoh tribe. You cry for what, babe? You should no cry. You should happy. Me make you happy. Me luuuv you looong time.

    • @kuromistan645
      @kuromistan645 Рік тому

      ​@@JacobNightingale what

  • @Mrpsblobsoflowendmung
    @Mrpsblobsoflowendmung 3 роки тому +151

    What a woman. My 5 year old daughter learned all about her a few months ago and I was so excited for her.
    She is obsessed with space now just like her dad 😂😂😂

    • @Trund27
      @Trund27 3 роки тому +7

      Excellent!!!

    • @ironwarrer
      @ironwarrer 3 місяці тому

      That's sound so great, maybe you have the next Katherine Johnson in your family! Our next genius for all mankind! 😎☝️

  • @rebeccagillispie7619
    @rebeccagillispie7619 3 роки тому +11

    Katherine Johnson was an American Hero!

    • @susanford2388
      @susanford2388 2 роки тому +2

      There should be no distinction between American & African American. Indeed you are right she was an American & a hero.

    • @ironwarrer
      @ironwarrer 3 місяці тому

      You are completely right! She is not a African American, she was a American Hero! She was a hero for all Mankind! 😎☝️

  • @Nedwin
    @Nedwin 3 роки тому +13

    OMG, she's a lovely woman. Super classy and seems really wise. I love her eventhough don't know much about her. Rest in peace. ❤️

  • @forpspeakingclass4444
    @forpspeakingclass4444 3 роки тому +24

    This video wanted to make me cry the whole way through

  • @adelaferreira4575
    @adelaferreira4575 2 місяці тому +1

    When you see todays failures rocket after rocket,trying to reach the international space station ,can we imagine how hard it was to send the men to the moon in 1969 ? And it all happen thanks to this amazing lady and the other two who were so much involved in having the astronauts safe return to earth ,that was an amazing achievement especially for the time and Katherine Johnson made it possible ! What a legend and a great model for children these days ! She never got the recognition at the time ,I am glad she did later on

  • @muzikizfun
    @muzikizfun Рік тому +9

    One great thing about this movie was it shined a light on a hidden history and people myself and many others knew nothing about. Knowing that your calculations held life and death for the people sent to space must have been a sobering experience. One of these days when we start naming spacecraft again, her name should be on one, I figure (pun intended) it will be a lucky ship!

  • @mathematicalmuscleman
    @mathematicalmuscleman Місяць тому +1

    A perfect example of an Applied Mathematician. RIP Dr. Katherine Johnson.

  • @ironwarrer
    @ironwarrer 3 місяці тому +1

    Katherine you are not only a inspiration or a American Heroe! You was and continue being a Hero for Mankind, for ALL MANKIND! 😎☝️

  • @BChandlerBaxter
    @BChandlerBaxter 3 роки тому +19

    Her first job ever was in the town I live in- Marion, Virginia- at a black public school named
    The Carnegie School- in 1937, as a teacher, right before Hampton and NASA.

    • @majidal-wabsi6701
      @majidal-wabsi6701 3 роки тому +1

      Were she a mathematics teacher?! 🤔

    • @BChandlerBaxter
      @BChandlerBaxter 3 роки тому +1

      @@majidal-wabsi6701 Very good question. I'm pretty sure she taught a variety of subjects including mathematics.

  • @blackgemini428
    @blackgemini428 2 роки тому +4

    So beautiful..she was smart and aged very well...Thank you

  • @tyrishasmith-grady703
    @tyrishasmith-grady703 2 роки тому +7

    This woman’s mind is outstanding and above another level.

  • @ptiwaridotin
    @ptiwaridotin 2 роки тому +8

    'Like Always' in the end finally got me teary eyed, such an inspiration.

  • @Hobbit183
    @Hobbit183 3 роки тому +36

    what an inspiration!

  • @davidchristensen6908
    @davidchristensen6908 3 місяці тому +1

    What an excellent answer from her professor. You would make a good Math researcher . What is that? The instructor fired her imagination with “That’s for you to find out”. Such American hero’s.

  • @joshuabantay9892
    @joshuabantay9892 3 роки тому +8

    Im so proud of her

  • @Trund27
    @Trund27 3 роки тому +10

    Bless Dr. Katherine Johnson!!!!!

  • @intheory9772
    @intheory9772 3 роки тому +14

    Excuse me, Miss Johnson, we need you to double check our computational figures. We don't trust our computers yet. This woman is an inspiration for all young women and a personal hero of mine, and she is now a star in the heavens, and her light will never dim or fade away.🖤

  • @erocoptics5642
    @erocoptics5642 2 роки тому +7

    We need more like her more then ever.

    • @muzikizfun
      @muzikizfun Рік тому

      Every generation has people like her, it just takes someone giving them an opportunity to shine!

    • @jamesbedukodjograham5508
      @jamesbedukodjograham5508 Місяць тому

      ​@@muzikizfunFor us in Ghana and Africa our tech is at different level.

  • @colincharlton9339
    @colincharlton9339 3 роки тому +16

    If we all stuck together..and listened !and talked to each other..we could (would be) better off no matter what creed..we are all human we all breath the same air..we come from the same soil ...

    • @bolasblancas420
      @bolasblancas420 3 роки тому +4

      We die the same.

    • @colincharlton9339
      @colincharlton9339 3 роки тому +5

      @@bolasblancas420 yes with the billions maybe trillions wasted on us killing each other..that money could be used to help others in need....but there's no profit in that..cure for cancer/arthritis and arthritis and autism etc..

  • @yesyoucanTellme
    @yesyoucanTellme 3 роки тому +21

    At 14, I got 13/100 in mathematics.I did my best and got 62/100 at 15.

  • @helenwoodrum2383
    @helenwoodrum2383 Рік тому +3

    Why did we not learn about these women in school. They were extraordinary and we missed out on learning about them. Shame on the Education System.

  • @guyski666
    @guyski666 2 роки тому +13

    Amazing person on so many different levels - thanks Katherine - we all appreciate what you did - Cheers :)

  • @emperorpalpatine4723
    @emperorpalpatine4723 3 роки тому +13

    The day Humans come together as one will be the day we will achieve even more life changing feats

  • @violetbrown3817
    @violetbrown3817 3 роки тому +9

    I am not smart but, it is great to know there is a woman who was smart and went beyond to show she could do what many only dream of.

  • @majesticdeem1204
    @majesticdeem1204 2 роки тому +7

    A great inspiration, a great mathematician, and a great person. I'd like to watch "Hidden Figures" because it fits me on that beyond, not just a person but also part of her story as well. We loved you and you will be missed at all.

  • @patpraesicharoen
    @patpraesicharoen 3 роки тому +8

    Got to know HER story firstly through the film ‘Hidden Figure’

  • @ladonnawashington1643
    @ladonnawashington1643 2 роки тому +2

    So thankful for her.

  • @nilambarkarmakar
    @nilambarkarmakar 3 роки тому +38

    National Geographic will cross 1 billion subscribers if they brings this type of content. Salute to National Geographic team for creating this type of content 👍👍👍👍
    Keep Going !!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @chriswastaken420
    @chriswastaken420 3 роки тому +12

    just watched Hidden Figures.. wow just wow

    • @margaretd.2490
      @margaretd.2490 3 роки тому +3

      I have watched that movie at least 7 times. It gives me such inspiration for any difficulty that I'm facing. I am so proud of these 3 women.

  • @bakedpotato9120
    @bakedpotato9120 2 роки тому +3

    I'm here after watching Hidden Figures. Such a wonderful and brilliant person!

  • @targetstudies9007
    @targetstudies9007 3 роки тому +8

    "The women ,which was came on earth to teach humans , that they can travel in the entire Galaxy ". . respect from India .🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @victory2171
    @victory2171 Рік тому +4

    I didn't know of her
    Thx for sharing!

  • @tinman4919
    @tinman4919 3 місяці тому

    She helped make all of us great!!

  • @INeedABlessingNow
    @INeedABlessingNow 11 місяців тому

    Mrs. Johnson made a tremendous contribution to the aerospace industry and inspired generations of young women.

  • @bobreams5178
    @bobreams5178 3 роки тому +3

    ThThe bronze figure is absolutely wonderful!

  • @five-starlamar1166
    @five-starlamar1166 2 роки тому +2

    Rest in Paradise

  • @davepalmerton2429
    @davepalmerton2429 3 роки тому +7

    Truly inspirational, a groundbreaker in so many ways.

    • @susanford2388
      @susanford2388 2 роки тому +2

      Overcoming so many hurdles. So much for we are all created equal.

  • @tsale6701
    @tsale6701 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you ❤️

  • @judyfenske1429
    @judyfenske1429 3 роки тому +8

    "Hidden Figures ".
    Hmmm. Great history movie. Took me back to the era of 1950's.
    The electric coffee pot, mom had one.
    The Nash Metropolitan, my dad owned one and beat a Jaguar in a race going backwards, on Gravel! My that was fun!
    The TV's in the store window.
    Sweaters.
    The line up folks alongside the road.
    Oh so many memories, though not all good.

  • @tobyrandall2826
    @tobyrandall2826 3 роки тому +11

    Ive always love from the movie hidden figures 🥺❤️

  • @jkvel421
    @jkvel421 2 роки тому +1

    She still love to receive letter from the kids.... that shows her inner personality

  • @stevenmorley1639
    @stevenmorley1639 3 роки тому +9

    Inspiring , a great Documentary. Hello from the UK 🇬🇧 😀.

  • @gordmorris3368
    @gordmorris3368 2 роки тому +2

    you don't need a cape to be a hero.

  • @nigelmorgan3449
    @nigelmorgan3449 Рік тому +1

    Here’s a fantastic woman and what a cracking film thank you for showing us the way

  • @bill-qv3er
    @bill-qv3er Місяць тому

    Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @edugio
    @edugio 4 місяці тому

    Skills like beauty are the privilege of few. She is an American icon and an example for all.

  • @sagittariusalba2851
    @sagittariusalba2851 3 роки тому +4

    Awesome Lady indeed ‼️👍👍👍

  • @Sofia-qn6fs
    @Sofia-qn6fs 3 роки тому +5

    Amazing narration national geographic

  • @allgood6760
    @allgood6760 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant mind and a great attitude 👍🚀

  • @halimatusadiah9228
    @halimatusadiah9228 3 роки тому +5

    She's inspiration 💛

  • @John-mf6ky
    @John-mf6ky 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you for your contributions to NASA, the country, and the world as a whole ✌️♥️

  • @bettyhinman8517
    @bettyhinman8517 2 роки тому +2

    She was amazing!

  • @ChrisP-ni4lz
    @ChrisP-ni4lz Рік тому

    Wonderful tribute to this remarkable woman

  • @Pulsonar
    @Pulsonar 11 місяців тому

    Its only within the last 2-3 years I’ve heard about the astounding contributions to spaceflight made by this black math prodigy.
    1. Mind boggling calculations to put US astronauts in orbit (1962)
    2. She did the calculations for the legendary Apollo 11 lunar module moon landings in 1969.
    3. As if that wasn’t enough for a 100 lifetimes achievement, she then calculated the trajectory to guide the doomed Apollo 13 spacecraft back to earth in 1970,
    Saving the astronauts lives.
    I’m ashamed to only know of this black woman’s staggering accomplishments 50 years too late. This was exactly the ‘rocket fuel’ role model motivation that could have helped me and many other clever black kids of my generation growing up under difficult or circumstances in the 1970s.

  • @sanjuktagupta6093
    @sanjuktagupta6093 Рік тому +1

    Katherin Johnson is amazing of what she did

  • @wheretonow6172
    @wheretonow6172 3 роки тому +2

    ...inspiring...

  • @maheshrathod204
    @maheshrathod204 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks mam

  • @lisatolefree6326
    @lisatolefree6326 Рік тому

    I didn’t know anything about those ladies why they are so amazing thank you I’m very proud of y’all very proud ❤

  • @josecarlosteofilo9196
    @josecarlosteofilo9196 3 роки тому +6

    Muito obrigado,pela ciência

  • @tonganspanish9062
    @tonganspanish9062 3 роки тому +2

    Hidden Figuers highly recommended movie beautiful story

  • @jimmywee8991
    @jimmywee8991 4 місяці тому

    She is Truely Inspiring

  • @chengkuoklee5734
    @chengkuoklee5734 3 роки тому +4

    Imagine the days without internet and high speed computers.... I wish to better understand how the older generations achieve everything.

  • @Hizirana
    @Hizirana Місяць тому

    She's the best❤

  • @fabioferreiragomes
    @fabioferreiragomes 3 роки тому +3

    ..............INCRÍVEL...................ESPETACULAR.....

  • @kinhoproteo
    @kinhoproteo 18 днів тому

    Truly Amazon inspiring people !

  • @saltynutzz
    @saltynutzz 3 роки тому +19

    I literally just finished hidden figures a hour ago. Coincidence?

  • @jonathanbaca1500
    @jonathanbaca1500 2 місяці тому

    AMAZING FACTS, about this woman.

  • @wandadavis8597
    @wandadavis8597 3 роки тому +4

    Shes a hero😇😍😍

  • @deborahjohannessenn678
    @deborahjohannessenn678 Рік тому +1

    Truly amazing story and movie. I’m glad I got to see it and to see Obama give her the Presidential Medal of Freedom

  • @shinigami7997
    @shinigami7997 5 місяців тому

    bless her!

  • @taslimchoudhary1253
    @taslimchoudhary1253 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing. 🎊🎊🇮🇳

  • @NatalieScarff
    @NatalieScarff 8 місяців тому

    What an absolutely amazing woman.

  • @jacobzaranyika9334
    @jacobzaranyika9334 2 роки тому +2

    They don't like to talk about her - too inconvenient.

  • @journeyoflovelight
    @journeyoflovelight 3 роки тому +4

    WOW...She is so inspiring. Thank you

  • @vorlons100
    @vorlons100 2 роки тому +1

    I have never heard of this until now reminds me of the saying the more i learn the less i know

  • @vincentrobinson9325
    @vincentrobinson9325 3 роки тому +2

    What a woman from the greatest generation rest in peace kathlyn Johnson✌

  • @roberttrepagnier9149
    @roberttrepagnier9149 11 місяців тому

    John Gienn trusted her calculations more than those of the computer

  • @yvonnelacomber1241
    @yvonnelacomber1241 Рік тому

    Wonderful woman R.I.P.🎉

  • @antheaarvesu5602
    @antheaarvesu5602 3 роки тому +2

    hidden figures brought me here🙂❤️

  • @beetledune9264
    @beetledune9264 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant mind.

  • @Simplythetruthfulone
    @Simplythetruthfulone Рік тому

    What a beautiful, accomplished, beyond intelligent woman💞🥰🥰🥰🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰🥰

  • @corlisscrabtree3647
    @corlisscrabtree3647 3 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @ebk_mare
    @ebk_mare 2 роки тому +1

    She needs her own day. Without her none of us would have been here

  • @abdelkrimnesrine6043
    @abdelkrimnesrine6043 2 роки тому

    Waw g les larmes aux yeux .

  • @citylinkproject9901
    @citylinkproject9901 2 роки тому +3

    Just how many katherine's did not have the chance to shine , just because of their race and gender.......the human race is holding itself back... imagine what we will achieve together.

  • @yunitarnia7105
    @yunitarnia7105 3 роки тому +3

    please create content about the KM ship accident. Tanto Shining vs TB. Mitra Jaya XIX vs TK. Makmur Abadi the accident occurred on January 23, 2021. Losing 5 crew members, OPSAR is currently being stopped due to weather problems.

  • @mikerawls9619
    @mikerawls9619 2 роки тому

    Got that thing in my eyes again

  • @oscargerardogalindomarquez5615
    @oscargerardogalindomarquez5615 3 роки тому +2

    Subtítulos por favor. Entiendo poco.

  • @jacobzaranyika9334
    @jacobzaranyika9334 2 роки тому

    I will watch it later.

  • @samanthaspringman5527
    @samanthaspringman5527 8 днів тому

    This woman and every color blessed woman at Nasa deserves their own chapters in American history books. Oops our schools don't use books anymore I guess.