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The National Parks
Morning of Creation (1946-1980)
Season 1
Episode 6
Examine the proliferation of protected lands and the protection of predatory animals.
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1:53:40
Learn about the changes to the national parks during the Great Depression and WWII.
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Encounter the growing numbers of visitors to the parks.
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1:50:32
Learn about the federal agency created to protect the parks.
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2:11:22
Investigate the efforts of Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir and others to protect the land.
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Examine the radical idea of creating national parks for the enjoyment of everyone.