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National Geographic at 75 A Great American Success Story
The 75th anniversary of National Geographic is celebrated as a saga of growth from a slim 1888 start to a 3.5 million circulation, with Gilbert Grosvenor credited as builder and editor. The magazine upholds accuracy, permanence, and nonpartisanship, aided by bold photography and a policy against liquor or tobacco advertising.
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National Geographic
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Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor