Petrified Forest in Arizona; Quincentennial of the Discovery of Florida; Harry S Truman National Historic Site; Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Commission; And Roaming Horses in Cape Lookout National Seashore: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on National Parks of
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United States Congress Senate
LC Number: KF26 .E5555 2004h OCLC Number: (OCoLC)57588294 Subject: Petrified Forest National Park (Ariz.) Excerpt: ... together they demonstrate how ...
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LC Number: KF26 .E5555 2004h OCLC Number: (OCoLC)57588294 Subject: Petrified Forest National Park (Ariz.) Excerpt: ... together they demonstrate how vital they are to an understanding of the development of my State, the region, and, indeed, our Nation. The Hudson River extends from the western edge of New York City and the northeastern edge of New Jersey, past the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, by Albany, farther northward into the Adirondack Mountains. Hudson's 1609 exploration of the Hudson River, extending to a point near Albany, the capital city of New York, was followed by the establishment of Fort Orange, a Dutch, and later, English settlement in the area. Almost two hundred years after Hudson's voyage, Robert Fulton's introduction of successful commercial steam navigation on the Hudson River helped make that waterway a vital commercial highway and engine of development for the state and the region. The river remains a natural wonder that is extremely rich in history, outdoors life, wildlife, and artistic inspiration. In 1609, the same year that Henry Hudson, an Englishman, sailed north on the Hudson River, Samuel de Champlain traveled in the company of Native Americans and arrived at Lake Champlain. Lake Champlain itself is shared by two states--New York and Vermont. In addition to its enduring natural grandeur, it has contributed renowned chapters to the military history of the Nation and served as a passageway to Canada, our neighbor, trading partner, and ally to the north. In keeping with the multilayered importance of these anniversaries, the proposed membership of the federal Hudson-Fulton-Champlain 400th Commemoration Commission is designed to bring together people with a wide variety of expertise and knowledge, including employees of the National Park Service. As envisioned in S. 1311, the commission would be composed of 31 members. Three members would be appointed after consideration of recommendations by...
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