Forest Service Showdown
Roosevelt faces a critical decision as corporate interests push back against the Forest Service's regulations, threatening to exploit millions of acres of public land. With pressure mounting from Congress, he must navigate a precarious balance between supporting conservation and maintaining Republican support. Pinchot devises a clever strategy to protect the forests, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation over environmental policy.In this clip
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114: A Square Deal (pt. 3): “Leave it as it is” (Teddy Roosevelt & Conservationism)
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