Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir, Yosemite National Park, 1903

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After spending three nights camping alone with John Muir, President Roosevelt helped push for including the Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias as part of Yosemite National Park. Previously, it had been under the care of the state of California.

Source:
Yosemite National Park

Episode:
Episode Two: 1890-1915

Associated Park:
Yosemite National Park

Era:
1900-1920

Associated People:
John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt