The US government has strayed from its primary functions by overreacting to problems with little understanding of the root causes of these problems or the actions that could have prevented these problems. After the US completed its expansion in 1848, Southern States voted to create the Confederate States of America in 1860 to avoid the banning of slavery. After the Northern States won the Civil War in 1865, Congress lost its bearings.
The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) was formed in the United States in 1865.
Andrew Johnson became the 17th president of the United States after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln on April 15, 1865.
Johnson was the vice president at the time of Lincoln's death. He was sworn in as president on the morning of April 15, 1865, hours after Lincoln's death. His presidency was marked by conflict with Congress over Reconstruction policies, leading to his impeachment in 1868. However, he was acquitted by one vote in the Senate and served out the remainder of his term.
Ulysses S. Grant became the 18th President of the United States on March 4, 1869. He was inaugurated on that date after winning the 1868 election. He served two terms, ending his presidency on March 4, 1877.
In 1872 Grant approved the seizure of land to create Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park was established through the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act, signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872. This act, also known as the Act of Dedication, reserved the Yellowstone area from settlement, occupancy, or sale, dedicating it as a public park for the benefit of all citizens. This violated the Constitution’s Federal Powers clause that limited federal land.
Yellowstone National Park was approved and established through a legislative act passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872. This act, officially titled "An Act to set apart a certain Tract of Land lying near the Head-waters of the Yellowstone River as a public Park," marked a significant moment in conservation history, designating Yellowstone as the first national park in the United States, and often considered the first in the world.
Key
factors that led to Yellowstone's approval include:
· Explorations and
Documentation: Early explorers, including mountain men and scientific
expeditions, meticulously documented the Yellowstone region's extraordinary
natural features, such as its unique geothermal wonders and diverse wildlife.
Their findings helped build awareness and appreciation for the area's
significance.
· Advocacy and
Lobbying: Advocates like conservationists and influential figures such as
Nathaniel Langford strongly urged Congress to protect the region from private
commercial exploitation. They recognized the value of preserving Yellowstone
for its natural beauty and ecological integrity.
· The Hayden
Expedition: The U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories, led by
Ferdinand V. Hayden in 1871, played a crucial role. This expedition brought
scientists, photographers, and artists, including William Henry Jackson and
Thomas Moran, to document the region. Their reports, photographs, and paintings
provided compelling evidence of Yellowstone's unique nature and helped convince
Congress of its value.
· Congressional
Action: Influenced by the expedition's findings and lobbying efforts, a
bill to establish a park at the headwaters of the Yellowstone River was
introduced in both the Senate and the House of Representatives in late 1871.
The bill received support in both chambers, and after passing Congress, it was
sent to President Grant for his signature.
· President Grant's Approval: While Grant's specific motivations are not fully documented, his experiences with the U.S. Army in the West, which exposed him to the American frontier, may have contributed to his decision to sign the bill. He signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act into law, setting aside the land as "a public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people".
The
creation of Yellowstone set a precedent for protecting other natural areas and
influenced the development of the National Park Service in 1916.
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Yellowstone
National Park is located in parts of three states: Wyoming, Montana, and
Idaho. While the majority of the park (approximately 96%) lies within
Wyoming, small portions extend into Montana (about 3%) and Idaho (about
1%).
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The US Constitution use to limit the land the Federal Government could own to Federal buildings and US Military Bases. Now the US owns 30% of the US Landmass and it’s a mess. When Democrats are in charge, they allow Federal Land to be destroyed by fires and they ban drilling.
Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader
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