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The National Parks

The Work of the Civilian Conservation Corp

The Civilian Conservation Corp worked on National Parks Service projects under FDR.

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 Morning of Creation (1946-1980)
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Examine the proliferation of protected lands and the protection of predatory animals.
Great Nature (1933-1945)
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Learn about the changes to the national parks during the Great Depression and WWII.
Going Home (1920-1933)
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1:56:43
Encounter the growing numbers of visitors to the parks.
The Empire Of Grandeur (1915-1919)
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1:52:33
Learn about the federal agency created to protect the parks.
The Last Refuge (1890-1915)
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2:13:24
Investigate the efforts of Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir and others to protect the land.
The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890)
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Examine the radical idea of creating national parks for the enjoyment of everyone.
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