Physiology or Medicine

Banquet speech

Sir Bernard Katz’ speech at the Nobel Banquet in Stockholm, December 10, 1970 Your Majesty, Your Royal Highnesses, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am much obliged to you for allowing me to say a few words in response to the toast. I find the honours which we have received today at the hands of Your Majesty,…

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Banquet speech

Alfred D. Hershey’s speech at the Nobel Banquet in Stockholm, December 10, 1969 Your Majesty, Your Royal Highnesses, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: After the announcement of the awards in Physiology or Medicine I received some mail from strangers. One man wrote: “I thank God for your prize. Do you?” I didn’t answer his question…

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