Irene Joliot-Curie: Radiologist Irene Curie was born in Paris on September 12, 1897 a month premature. Her mother, world redound scientist, Marie Curie, had began labor after a long bike ride with her husband, Pierre. Marie had much difficulty giving birth to her, and called her "my wild one". Accomplishments of parents overshadowed Irene's accomplishments in life. Marie accomplished one of the most important discoveries in atomic physic, however Irene's accomplishments were great, but were often overlooked …
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…invasion of Normandy, security of the border became much tighter. <Tab/>After the war, Fred became a French Hero. He was appointed Head of the Science-funding agency and head of the French Atomic Energy Commission, with Irene as a commissioner. Fred insisted that nuclear power only be used for peaceful purposes, while the French government and United States were planning a hydrogen bomb. She Died in Paris on March 17, 1956 of Leukemia.