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Grand Canyon National Monument is created.
In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt established the Grand Canyon National Monument to protect one of America’s greatest natural wonders.
On January 11, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt used the Antiquities Act to designate the Grand Canyon as a National Monument. This action safeguarded over 800,000 acres of rugged canyons, mesas, and cliffs in northern Arizona. Roosevelt’s proclamation reflected his commitment to conservation and the emerging national park movement. The designation attracted scientists, artists, and tourists eager to experience the canyon’s dramatic scenery. Grand Canyon would later become a National Park in 1919, drawing millions of visitors each year. The monument status marked a pivotal moment in the preservation of America’s wilderness heritage.
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Grand Canyon National Monument