Alan M. Lovelace
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Lovelace was born in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida
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. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
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in Chemistry
Chemistry
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from the University of Florida
University of Florida
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in Gainesville
Gainesville, Florida
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in 1951, received a Master of Science
Master of Science
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in Organic Chemistry
Organic chemistry
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in 1952 and became a Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
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in 1954, also in Organic Chemistry
Organic chemistry
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In June 1981, Lovelace was presented with the Presidential Citizens Medal
Presidential Citizens Medal
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by President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
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