National Geographic December 1951

Uncle Sam’s House of 1, 000 Wonders: All Americans Benefit from the National Bureau of Standards, Where Science Has Served the Citizen for 50 Years
The National Bureau of Standards is where scientific discoveries are put to work to make life for the average American citizen easier, cheaper, and simpler.
Mexico’s Booming Capital
Parts of Mexico City are slowly sinking into the soft volcanic soil, even as other parts of the city grow skyward.
Around the World in Eighty Days
In honor of Verne’s hero, the author went around the world in 80 days. He spent only 6 days traveling by air and the rest of the time meeting people and sight- seeing.