National Parks Evolution
The establishment of national parks began with significant sites like Mount Rainier and Crater Lake, leading to the Antiquities Act of 1906, which allowed the president to protect cultural landmarks. The creation of the National Park Service in 1916 aimed to unify park management, but it wasn't until 1933 that a comprehensive system was established, bringing various federal sites under one umbrella. This consolidation included iconic locations like the Washington Monument and the Statue of Liberty.In this clip
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