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“Today is also a joyous occasion for women and girls all across this country. From now on this place, the NASA headquarters, where American brilliance and ingenuity thrive, will be named after a Black woman.” — @AbbyDPhillip introduces today’s ceremony honoring Mary W. Jackson.pic.twitter.com/21ulgV02fm

"She published a dozen papers [...], she worked to improve commercial aircraft, analyzing data from wind tunnel experiments, and real-world flight aircraft experiments." — Our acting administrator Steve Jurczyk on Mary W. Jackson’s contributions during her @NASA_Langley career.pic.twitter.com/JOWlbjHV6E

"As I walked toward the building along Hidden Figures Way this afternoon, I reflected on how, thanks to the paths laid by Mary Jackson and countless others, the world is a much different place than it was 70 years ago." — @DMOIDC’s Lucinda M. Baberspic.twitter.com/qaaijaBrco

“President John F. Kennedy said something like, a nation reveals itself not only by those it produces, but also by those it honors, and those it remembers. Naming this building after Mary Jackson reveals a lot about our country.” — Rep. @BobbyScottpic.twitter.com/sTUCTcY3Vz

"She enabled the hiring and promotion of a new generation of female mathematicians, engineers, and scientists. Mary W. Jackson was a pioneer in diversity and inclusion in policy, yes, but even more importantly, in action." — @NASA_Langley center director Clayton Turnerpic.twitter.com/DPZRlmpvbe

"She made a very special effort to meet these young aerospace engineers, to welcome them, to show them hospitality, and to give them advice." — Dr. Christine Darden, retired @NASA_Langley engineer, on Mary W. Jackson’s mentoring of new African American employees, & young people.pic.twitter.com/k7q7vzET0L

“May her name, as well as her legacy, forever be a reminder [...] that we as a people have only been able to touch the stars because of ancestors like her, who had the courage, who had the resilience to overcome every obstacle placed in their way.” — Dr. @HenryLouisGatespic.twitter.com/KYtZeCDAiy

“I hope that it inspires young girls, and in particular young girls of color, to consider a STEM field as a career. It shows our youth what achievements are possible through hard work, education, dedication, and commitment.” — @Astro_Stephanie Wilsonpic.twitter.com/75gTSQlnZo

“I wanted to create a piece that represented, and celebrated and honored Mary W. Jackson.” “So you can really see... not only the woman we’re celebrating now, but what it took for her to get there.” — Artists on their works inspired by Jackson, through our collab with @EventsDC.pic.twitter.com/QWpOiqEpuk

"This piece was about bringing to life Mary Jackson's power and impact, while celebrating her great achievements, and depicting just how out of this world she is." — Visual artist, illustrator, & animator Tenbeete Solomon (@TRAPBOB) presents her artwork honoring Mary W. Jackson.pic.twitter.com/JyrLEK2k6g

"She was that type of person who would do anything for anybody, no questions asked. Whatever you needed, whether it was finance, whether it was food, whether it was love, whether it was a place to live." - Wanda Jackson, Mary W. Jackson's granddaughter, remembers her.pic.twitter.com/51T54RrxyX

"Knowing the woman I loved, honored, & respected all my life has a statue at Hampton University that I can go visit [...] and now in Washington, DC representing NASA's Headquarters, there's no words to explain how I'm feeling right now." - Mary W. Jackson's grandson Bryan Jacksonpic.twitter.com/NObVleNpGF