August Howard
Founder of the American Polar Society
About August Howard
Lived 1910 – 1988 (aged 78).
August Howard (January 2, 1910 - December 4, 1988) was the founder of the American Polar Society in 1934 and publisher of The Polar Times. In 1948 Cape Howard was named for him.
Biography He was born on January 2, 1910, as August Horowitz to a Russian immigrant who worked as a tailor. In 1934 he founded the American Polar Society. He was a public affairs officer of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America from 1928 to 1970. He died on December 4, 1988, in Rego Park, New York.
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Who was August Howard?
founder of the American Polar Society
When was August Howard born?
August Howard was born on 2 January 1910.
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August Howard died on 4 December 1988 in Rego Park.
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August Howard was known for American Polar Society.
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