USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Yellowstone became a national park on March 1, 1872. When President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act into law, it protected more than 2 million acres of mountain wilderness, amazing geysers and vibrant landscapes for future generations to enjoy.

Detailed explanation-2: -After becoming president in 1901, Roosevelt used his authority to establish 150 national forests, 51 federal bird reserves, four national game preserves, five national parks and 18 national monuments on over 230 million acres of public land. Today, the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt is found across the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -May 22, 1902: TR creates his first of five national parks, Crater Lake, in Oregon. Surprisingly enough, of the approximately 230 million acres he set aside for public enjoyment, less than one million of those acres are in national parks.

Detailed explanation-4: -An adamant proponent of utilizing the country’s resources, Roosevelt wanted to insure the sustainability of those resources. Roosevelt was also the first president to create a Federal Bird Reserve, and he would establish 51 of these during his administration.