James Francis Jenkins

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/james-francis-jenkins

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was James Francis Jenkins born?1901
2. Where was James Francis Jenkins born?Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3. What was James Francis Jenkins's job?Structural engineering, large-scale public works, and infrastructure development

Civil Engineering: A broad engineering discipline concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of the built environment, including public works and infrastructure.
Golden Gate Bridge: A world-renowned suspension bridge in San Francisco, California, celebrated for its engineering innovation and aesthetic design, spanning the Golden Gate strait.
Infrastructure: The fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, including transportation networks, utilities, and public buildings.