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Expansion Under President Jackson
- When
- 1832
- Where
- Executive Branch
The administration of President Andrew Jackson expanded and extended the Survey's scope and organization following the 1832 law.
The expansion was authorized by the 1832 legislation. This administrative action prepared the Survey for the resumption of field operations, which began in April 1833.
Sources
- United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
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