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The beiginning of the National Parks system - David Lockmiller - 03-02-2016 12:08 AM
Yosemite Valley was set aside by Abraham Lincoln, who in the midst of the Civil War was shown photographs of the area and signed the Yosemite Grant Act, which protected Yosemite “for public use, resort and recreation.” The Park Service says Lincoln’s decision was the first time the federal government acted to protect land, paving the way for the creation of the National Park system.
“Bitter Contract Dispute Extends to Who Owns Yosemite Names”
New York Times MARCH 1, 2016
By THOMAS FULLER
RE: The beiginning of the National Parks system - LincolnMan - 03-02-2016 08:33 PM
I never knew that!
RE: The beiginning of the National Parks system - Gene C - 03-03-2016 08:48 AM
I didn't either. I always identified that with Theodore Roosevelt
RE: The beiginning of the National Parks system - Hess1865 - 03-17-2016 09:31 PM
But before Yosemite became an 'official' National Park, the honor for the first one goes to Yellowstone Park, 1872