George Fischbeck
American journalist and educator
Born
1922
104 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An educator and broadcast meteorologist in the United States, contributed to weather forecasting and public education. Served as a weather anchor for KABC-TV in Los Angeles. Authored a series of books aimed at teaching science and weather concepts to students. Provided weather reports and educational material for several decades, influencing how weather was taught in classroom settings.
Served as a weather anchor for KABC-TV
Authored educational books on weather
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