Question
Jim Whittaker received the Hubbard Medal, the National Geographic Society’s top honour, from which former US President?
Solution
Jim Whittaker received the Hubbard Medal (the National Geographic Society’s top honour) from former USA President John F. Kennedy. He was further recognized with landmarks named after him, including Big Jim Mountain and the Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trail. He authored his memoir, ‘A Life on the Edge’, published in 1999. He was also the first full-time employee and later CEO of Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) from 1971 to 1979.
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