About
George W Gibbs, Jr., joined Admiral Richard E. Byrd's III United States Antarctic Expedition from 1939-1941. As a mess attendant aboard the USS Bear, Gibbs was the first Black explorer to set foot on the continent. Gibbs made it a point to leave things better than he found them. Rochester, MN has a more cohesive history because of his contributions to the town he loved. Discover the lessons from his adventures and how it informed his legacy of leadership. Part history and part call to action, The Call of Antarctica: Exploring and Protecting the World's Coldest Climate educates you on this historic expedition and asks the important question: Have you heard the voice of Antarctica? Written by his daughter, the book launches in August 2021. This event is at Central Standard Time (CST).