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Chapter 08 #27

d) Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States, is credited with establishing the National Parks Service in 1916. Under his administration, the National Park Service Organic Act was signed, creating a federal agency responsible for managing and preserving national parks and monuments. This initiative reflected Wilson’s commitment to conservation and the Progressive Era’s emphasis on protecting natural resources for public enjoyment and future generations.