Letters from an American

April 7, 2024

Apr 8, 2024
Exploration of Yellowstone River in 1870 and preservation efforts led by Hayden, Jackson, and Moran. Evolution of land management in Yosemite Valley by John Muir and President Roosevelt. Conservation initiatives by President Roosevelt and debate on land protection. Controversy over land protection, Antiquities Act, indigenous voices, and threats from Project 2025.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Preservation of Yosemite Valley and Creation of Forest Reserves
03:40 • 2min
3
Conservation Efforts and Land Protection in the United States History
05:53 • 3min
4
Controversy Over Land Protection and Indigenous Voices
09:09 • 2min