was visited by many scholars and dignitaries, including President Woodrow Wilson. After numerous relocations across New York City, the AGS is currently housed at 121 Sixth Avenue, Manhattan. The AGS was awarded the Scottish Geographical Medal by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society in 2001. Past presidents The society has possessed a diverse line of presidents, including a New York City Mayor and The New York Times Editor. The first president was George Bancroft, an American historian and statesman who was prominent in the promotion of secondary education and public policy. The society's presidents have included: George Bancroft (1852–1854) Francis L. Hawks (1854–1861) Henry Grinnell (1861–1864) Charles Patrick Daly (1864–1899) Seth Low (1900–1901) Robert Edwin Peary (1903–1907) Archer M. Huntington (1907–1911, Honorary President 1911-1916) John Greenough (1916–1925, Honorary President 1925-1934) John Huston Finley (1925–1934, Honorary President 1934-1940) Roland L. Redmond (1934–1947) Richard Upjohn Light (1947–1957) Walter A. Wood (1957–1967) Serge A. Korff (1967–1972) William A. Hance (1972–1973) Richard H. Nolte (1973–1980) John E. Gould (1980–1996) Donald J. Lloyd-Jones (1996–1999) William P. Doyle (2000–2002) Jerome E. Dobson (2002–2016) Marie D. Price (2016–present) Other leaders Isaiah Bowman (Director 1915 to 1935) John K. Wright (Director 1938–1949) Geographical education Publications The AGS publishes a peer-reviewed, scholarly periodical devoted exclusively to geography titled Geographical Review . The journal contains articles on all aspects of current topical and regional issues within geography. Additionally, the society publishes a forty-page, full-color journal titled Focus' in Geography, which includes articles on a variety of topics aimed towards a broader audience of students, teachers, administrators and parents. Focus is edited and written by academic and professional geographers and includes theme sections; maps and photos; and special country issues. Ubique, the society's thrice-yearly letter newsletter, serves as a vehicle for communication of Society news and events. Ubique is sent to all Fellows, Associates, Medalists, Geography Department Heads, and Galileo Circle Members. The AGS also provides geographers to speak to the media on a variety of issues critical to human, environmental, political, and economic development. The AGS Writers Circle produces Commentary and Op Ed pieces about issues of importance to global society, such as geopolitics, spatial technologies (e.g. Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) and Spatial Modeling), water management, global climate change, globalization, urban growth and change, and social issues. Expeditions To contribute to geographical understanding, the AGS arranges an array of expeditions to various locations. The expeditions the society has been connected with