Who was the first president of the Geological Society of America in 1899?
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The first president of the Geological Society of America in 1899 was James Hall. This information is supported by multiple sources, including the Wikipedia page for the Geological Society of America, which states that "GSA began with 100 members under its first president, James Hall" and that he was the "Initial President and Active Founder" of the society. An image of James Hall can be found here.
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