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Baird Appointment
- When
- 1871
- Where
- United States
Spencer Fullerton Baird was appointed as the first Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries.
Spencer Fullerton Baird, a naturalist and Smithsonian curator, was appointed as the first Commissioner. He served in this capacity from 1871 to 1887, bringing his expertise in natural history to the new agency.
Sources
- Spencer Fullerton Baird Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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