Star of online memes, Richard E. Byrd, was born in 1888.
He is one of the most decorated U.S. naval officers.
He was born to explore!
He’s very handsome!
On the day that Richard was conceived,
Gardiner Greene Hubbard
founded
The National Geographic Society,
and became its first president!
Thank you Gardiner!
Born on August 25, 1822 Gardiner Greene HubbardAmerican lawyer, financier, founder and first president of the National Geographic Society |
Born on October 25, 1888 Richard E. ByrdAmerican naval officer, and pioneering aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics |