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==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
The glacier was mapped by United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos collected during the years 1959–65. The naming of Strauss Glacier was proposed to Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names by Admiral [[Richard E. Byrd]]. It was named in honor of Lewis Strauss, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission from 1953–58. Strauss was a longtime friend and advisor to Admiral Byrd who recommended that Antarctica be used to demonstrate peaceful employment of atomic energy. | The glacier was mapped by United States Geological Survey from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos collected during the years 1959–65. The naming of Strauss Glacier was proposed to Advisory Committee on [[Antarctic]] Names by Admiral [[Richard E. Byrd]]. It was named in honor of Lewis Strauss, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission from 1953–58. Strauss was a longtime friend and advisor to Admiral Byrd who recommended that Antarctica be used to demonstrate peaceful employment of atomic energy. | ||
==Peerage Title== | |||
On 29 January 2024, Racquel Courtney was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] Duchess of Strauss in recognition of her support of [[Westarctica]]. Her Grace's title is named in connection with this glacier. | |||
[[Category:Glaciers]] | [[Category:Glaciers]] | ||