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 October 25, 1888 (d. 1957)
Richard E. Byrd
American naval officer and recipient of the Medal of Honor, and a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics.
born on August 25, 1822 (d. 1897)
