In the book, Hidden Figures, by Margot Lee Shetterly, is based on a true story about a group of african-american female mathematicians that serve as the brain behind one of the greatest operations in history. The operation included the launch of the astronaut ,John Glenn, into space. This launch’s success allowed NASA to regain the nation’s confidence. In Hidden Figures, the main characters are Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn, Mary Jackson, John Glenn, and Levi Jackson. Katherine Johnson is one of the african-american mathematicians that figures out how to launch the rocket ship. She is segregated from the rest of the group at NASA and she is a woman that knows how to keep her head high in tough situations. Dorothy Vaughn is another one
