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Willis L. (Willis Luther) Moore
1856–1927
A leading American meteorologist of the early 20th century, he helped shape the public face of weather forecasting in the United States. He also wrote popular books on meteorology and served as president of the National Geographic Society.
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The new air world : The science of meteorology simplified
by Willis L. (Willis Luther) Moore
About the author
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 1856, Willis Luther Moore became one of the best-known weather officials of his era. He was an American meteorologist, author, and educator whose career rose alongside the growing importance of scientific forecasting.
Moore served as chief of the U.S. Weather Bureau from 1895 to 1913, a period when national weather reporting was becoming more organized and influential. He also served as president of the National Geographic Society from 1905 to 1910, showing how closely his work connected science, public education, and national institutions.
Along with his government work, he wrote books including Descriptive Meteorology and The New Air World. He died in Pasadena, California, in 1927, leaving behind a career tied to the early development of modern American meteorology.