print email comment close International Geophysical Year (IGY) URL: http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/Research/Digital_Documents/IGY/IGYdocuments.html Description: Collection of documents relating to the International Geophysical Year (July 1957-December 1958), "an international cooperative scientific program ... conducted to study the earth and its environment ... which led to the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts around planets, the theory of plate tectonics, exploration of outer space, construction of earth satellites, and increased research in the Arctic and Antarctic polar regions." Includes hearings, reports, and more. From the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. Publisher: Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum LII Database Information: Record 24052 created by Jennifer English on 06/19/2007 Last modification on 01/23/2009 Published: 06/27/2007   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24052