National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society was founded in the United States on January 27, 1888, by 33 men interested in "organizing a society for the increase and diffusion of geographical knowledge." They had begun discussing forming the Society two weeks earlier on January 13, 1888. Gardiner Greene Hubbard became its first president and his son-in-law, Alexander Graham Bell, eventually succeeded him. Its purpose is to advance the general knowledge of geography and the world among the general public. To this end, it sponsors exploration, and publishes a monthly magazine, National Geographic.
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United States - January 27 - 1888 - January 13 - Gardiner Greene Hubbard - Alexander Graham Bell - Geography
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | National Geographic Magazine |
| ► | Other publications |
| ► | Television |
| ► | Support for research & projects |
| ► | Hubbard Medal |
| ► | Naming controversy with the people of Persia (Iran) |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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