Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore
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Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore (/ˈsɪdmɔːr/)[1] (1856–1928) was an American journalist and travel writer who authored books on Alaska, Japan, Java, China and India. Her legacy includes serving as the first woman on the board of the National Geographic Society[2] and introducing the idea of planting Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C., a vision that became a reality in 1912.
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Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore | |
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Born | (1856-10-14)October 14, 1856 Clinton, IA, U.S. |
Died | November 3, 1928(1928-11-03) (aged 72) Geneva, Switzerland |
Resting place | Yokohama, Japan |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Author |
Known for | Travel writing on Alaska and Asian topics, early proponent of planting Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C. |
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