aug 25, 1926 - Establishment of the National Park Service
Description:
The establishment of the National Park Service in 1916 addressed industrial capitalism by preserving public lands from being exploited by private businesses for profit. It also responded to urbanization by providing natural spaces for city dwellers to enjoy and reduced political corruption by ensuring that national parks were managed for public benefit, not private gain.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 25, 1926
Now
~ 98 years ago