"The most important social evolution is eugenics."

Charles Davenport (1865 - 1944)
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About Charles Davenport

Charles Davenport was an American biologist and eugenicist. He played a significant role in the development of the eugenics movement in the United States during the early 20th century. Davenport was the director of the Cold Spring Harbor Biological Laboratory where he conducted research on genetics and heredity. His advocacy for eugenics policies aimed at improving the human population led to the establishment of eugenics programs in several states.

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