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Wernher Von Braun
Pages 285-290

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... He was more than a manager he was a leader. With this technical ability, passionate optimism, immense experience, and uncanny organizing ability, he was able to forge an extremely capable technical team not once, but repeatedly throughout his career.
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From page 286...
... He was always willing to give of his much-sought-after time and energy to support projects and causes he believed in. no a major role Wernher von Braun was born in Wirsitz, East Prussia, on March 23, 1912, one of three sons of a Prussian aristocrat who became Secretary of Agriculture in the Weimar Government.
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From page 287...
... Wernher von Braun had always worked independently, leading his technical staff on specific scientific projects. Because of the national priority of the Manned Space Program, however, he was asked to channel his work and integrate it with that of the other Space Flight Centers.
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... Most of all, he was a warm, sensitive human being; a great leader; and a true friend. He leaves behind him a rich heritage, indeed.
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