Scientists have long had one of the most admired careers
Excerpt from the July 11, 1964, issue of Science News Letter
Scientists More Admired Now Than 15 Years Ago — Men of science now rank third in the latest admiration poll for the United States. In the esteem of their countrymen, scientists are exceeded only by two other professional groups: the black-robed paragons, the Justices of the Supreme Court, and the guardians of our health, the physicians.