Clinton Creates Eighteen New National Monuments
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Government and Politics, Environmental Issues
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Ecology, Environment, Conservation
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present
- Geographical Location: Washington, D.C.
- Date: January 11, 2000-January 19, 2001
Article abstract: In the final thirteen months of his presidency, Bill Clinton created eighteen new national monuments and increased the size of three existing monuments, protecting nearly six million acres of public land with special biological or historical significance.
History and Purpose of National Monuments
Near the beginning of the twentieth century, some scientists became concerned about the looting and destruction of early Indian pueblos and cliff dwellings. In response to those concerns, Congress passed the Antiquities Act of 1906, giving...
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