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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE IBD

NABU PRESS
02 / 2012
9781274430991
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Sinopsis

This historical document presents the hearings before the Committee on Public Lands of the 64th Congress, 1st Session, concerning H.R. 434 and H.R. 8668, bills aiming to establish a National Park Service. Held on April 5 and 6, 1916, these hearings capture the debates, discussions, and perspectives surrounding the creation of this vital agency.Witness firsthand the arguments for and against the establishment of a National Park Service. Delve into the concerns regarding the management, protection, and use of public lands. Explore the nascent ideas of conservation and preservation that shaped the early 20th century. This volume offers a crucial insight into the legislative process and the foundational principles that underpin the National Park Service, an institution that continues to safeguard America?s natural and cultural heritage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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