February 26 in American History
Congress made the Grand Canyon a national park, protecting one of the natural wonders of the world for all Americans forever. Theodore Roosevelt had fought for it years earlier: "Leave it as it is. You cannot improve on it… keep it for your children and your children's children." The national park idea — America's "best idea" — in full flower.
In 1919: Grand Canyon National Park is established. Congress made the Grand Canyon a national park, protecting one of the natural wonders of the world for all Americans forever.
Congress made the Grand Canyon a national park, protecting one of the natural wonders of the world for all Americans forever. Theodore Roosevelt had fought for it years earlier: "Leave it as it is. You cannot improve on it… keep it for your children and your children's children." The national park idea — America's "best idea" — in full flower.
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