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National Park Service Founders Day - A day to celebrate the day Congress signed into law the National Park Services.On August 25, 1916, President Wilson signed into law the Organic Act passed by Congress creating the National Park Service which became a part of the Department of Interior. (102nd Year in 2018). #NationalParkServiceFoundersDay #ParkServiceFoundersDay
Author: Steve Patterson Published Date: August 24, 2019 Leave a Comment on National Park Service Founders Day
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National Park Service Founders Day

National Park Service Founders Day – A day to celebrate the day Congress signed into law the National Park Services. #NationalParkServiceFoundersDay #ParkServiceFoundersDay

National Park Service Founded: 100th Anniversary, 1916 (Centennial)
Author: Steve Patterson Published Date: August 21, 2016 Leave a Comment on National Park Service Founded: 100th Anniversary, 1916
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National Park Service Founded: 100th Anniversary, 1916

The Organic Act of 1916 established the National Park Service within the Department of the Interior. The act stated: “The service thus established shall promote … #NationalParks #Hike100