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Which government institution did Powell serve as the second director for?

  • Census Bureau

  • National Park Service

  • Geological Survey

  • Department of Energy

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Powell served as the second director of the United States Geological Survey from 1881 to 1894. The survey is a federal agency that conducts research and collects data about the earth's physical, chemical, biological, and cultural resources. Powell was instrumental in establishing the survey as a leading scientific organization, and he oversaw the publication of a number of important scientific reports.
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