National Battlefields and Military Parks of the United States

environmental liability took a toll upon the United States’ national resources. Throughout this period in the Unite States, the preservation movement developed into a network of National Parks throughout the country, in addition to laying down the groundwork for the conception of preservation to be adapted within other fields. One type of a historic site, which is arguably deserving of conservation, and frequently encountered throughout the United States are battlefields, in particular

Pennsylvania. Gettysburg National Military Park has gone through many phases throughout its history; one thing that has not changed and that is the importance of remembrance of the soldiers and their sacrifices. The changes that occurred through the decades at Gettysburg National Battlefield mirror the social climate in the United States. In the year of 1895, Gettysburg went from being a privately-owned property to becoming a Military Park. Many things would change from the Military Park though once the

years Gettysburg, has moved from honoring those who fought and died during the battle at Gettysburg to preserve the battlefield. Gettysburg went through two phases of change. The first phase happened between 1863 –1938 and the second phase happened in 1938 when the War Department transferred the administration of Gettysburg to the National Park Service. During the first phase the National Cemetery was built in Gettysburg for the creation of a proper burial of their now dead sons, brothers, and husbands

Military Academy at West Point, and the first African-American to become the superintendent of Sequoia National Park in 1903.8 Young first served with the 9th Cavalry in Utah and Nebraska as newly commissioned second lieutenant. During the Mexican Revolution Charles Young commanded the 10th Cavalry under General Pershing in search of Pancho Villa. Young continued to have a successful in the military and was forced to retire after having high blood

many changes. The National Park Service is a public agency that is responsible for protecting public lands in the United States. The first national park was established in 1872 and the National Park Service was founded in 1916 (Frequently, 2017). Since then, the number of parks and number of visitors to the parks has increased tremendously. This increased number of visitors has changed the way we use the parks for recreation and the impact we have on the ecosystems in the parks. Tourism is defined

Our Countries Protector: The National Parks Service National parks are places that are considered historically significant, or unique enough to be protected by the federal government. These parks are designated as a protected area for animals, and people are able to visit and enjoy these serene places. National parks include places like: Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Everglades, the Grand Canyon, and the Sequoia’s. These places are contain very diverse and unique ecosystems that are thriving due to

within the deep valleys of the Grand Canyon to the steep, protruding mountains of Yosemite or the towering forests of Redwoods, the United States is home to some of the prettiest and most wondrous places on earth, many of which are designated National Parks. We are blessed to be able to visit and explore these magnificent beauties of North America. Beginning of National Park Service As many headed westward in the mid 1800’s, many were also concerned about the destruction of Indian civilization, wildlife

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abiola bonny Professor terry ulet July 29, 2017 SPC1017 In the Gettysburg address one part of this inspirational speech moved me. Abraham Lincoln states “We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.” My relationship with this particular part in this speech is Lincoln turns

the Marines traveled the furthest to conduct. These events attracted attention across the nation, in part, because of the size of the group marching through towns and across the countryside. The (Gettysburg) Star and Sentinel called it the greatest military maneuvers under the flag in a time of peace. President Warren Harding was invited to the 1921 exercises in Virginia. He witnessed the re-enactment and walked along behind the Marines during the fighting. He told the Marines after a Sunday morning