Did Powell finish his term as Geological Survey director in 1894?
No, he finished in 1892
No, he finished in 1896
Yes, he did
He never was the director
Answer
Powell did finish his term as Geological Survey director in 1894. He was appointed by President Hayes in 1879 and served for 15 years, during which time he oversaw the mapping of large swaths of the West. Powell was a strong advocate for conservation and public lands, and his work helped to shape the way that the United States government manages its natural resources.
Exploring John Wesley Powell: A Voyage into American Geology
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