Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers: 100 Years Ago: "Inspecting Parks," Arizona Republican, August 28, 1916
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100 Years Ago: "Inspecting Parks" The Arizona Republican, August 28, 1916.
When a Congressional act is passed on August 25, 1916 establishing the National Park Service, the first order of business for Director Stephen T. Mather is: touring the parks. An avid promoter of nature and its preservation, Mather had previously led a campaign advocating for government oversight of parks in the United States. Read more about it!
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