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HELEN EDWARDS, RICHARD A. LUNDY, J. RICHIE ORR, ALVIN TOLLESTRUP

For their contributions to the design, construction and initial operation of the TEVATRON particle accelerator. The scientific instrument was designed to explore the fundamental properties of matter. The innovative design and successful operation of the TEVATRON has been crucial to the design of the Superconducting Super Collider, the planned next generation particle accelerator.

"Scientific and technological advancement have always been at the very heart of our nation's pioneer spirit, pushing the boundaries of our knowledge, creating economic opportunity, and certainly increasing our standard of living and making this a healthier and safer world in which to live... As a nation, we have no natural resource more precious that our intellectual resources."

George Bush
March 3, 1989

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President George H. W. Bush presenting the National Medal of Technology to Alvin V. Tollestrup, October 18, 1989 (3 of 10)

Helen Edwards after receiving the National Medal of Technology from President George H. W. Bush, October 18, 1989 (4 of 10)

1989 National Medal of Technology recipients: (left to right) Richard A. Lundy, J. Ritchie Orr, Helen T. Edwards and Alvin V. Tollestrup (5 of 10)

President George H. W. Bush congratulating Alvin V. Tollestrup, October 18, 1989 (6 of 10)

Alvin V. Tollestrup relaxing in the Red Room of the White House, October 18, 1989 (7 of 10)

Presentation case enclosing the 1989 National Medal of Technology (8 of 10)

1989 National Medal of Technology (front view) (9 of 10)

1989 National Medal of Technology presented to Alvin V. Tollestrup (back view) (10 of 10)

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