Alexander Graham Bell held the position of second president within the National Geographic Society. This organization is a non-profit scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring and illuminating the world. He succeeded Gardiner Greene Hubbard, the Society’s first president, and served in this role from 1898 to 1903.
Bell’s presidency marked a significant period in the Society’s development. His scientific background and inventive spirit contributed to the organization’s growing emphasis on research and exploration. During his tenure, the National Geographic magazine flourished, becoming more accessible and visually engaging, which broadened its readership and solidified the Society’s influence on public understanding of geography and science. He also championed photographic documentation, which became a hallmark of the magazine.
