On May 13, 1908, a three-day Conference of Governors opened at the White House, called by President Theodore Roosevelt to consider the problems of conservation. It was attended by the governors of the states and territories, the members of the Supreme Court and the Cabinet, scientists, and various national leaders. They adopted a declaration supporting […]
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May 13, 1908: The origin of the National Conservation Commission
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 7:28 pm
Written by: Brad Edmondson
Posted in Topics: General
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