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Harry Truman: “For conservation of the human spirit, we need places such as Everglades National Park where we may be more keenly aware…”

On the recordDecember 5, 1947
For conservation of the human spirit, we need places such as Everglades National Park where we may be more keenly aware of our Creator's infinitely varied, infinitely beautiful, and infinitely bountiful handiwork.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Address on Conservation at the Dedication of Everglades National Park.

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