Sequoia National Park, America's second national park, was established on this day in history, Sept. 25, 1890. The aim of the park was to protect the sequoia tree.
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1934, BABE RUTH PLAYS HIS LAST GAME AS A NEW YORK YANKEEJust a week after Sequoia National Park was created, it was expanded — once again, through legislation signed by President Harrison. National Park Service
in 1916, the area was guarded by the U.S. Army Calvary troops and administered by the military, says the NPS website. Tourists beneath giant sequoia trees in Sequoia National Park near Three Rivers, California. The park was established by an act of Congress on Sept. 25, 1890.Initially, it was extremely difficult to access Sequoia National Park, with"little more than a pack road" serving as an entryway, said the NPS.
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