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(Writer) Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore was a prominent American journalist and travel writer famous for her insightful books on numerous countries such as Alaska, Japan, Java, China, and India. She made significant contributions by becoming the first woman on the National Geographic Society's board. Her advocacy for planting Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C., was a visionary idea that came to fruition in 1912. Through her work and dedication, she made a lasting impact on journalism and cultural exchange.
