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Article: Proclamation 8002--National Park Week, 2006.(Week Ending Friday, April 21, 2006)
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- Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
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- April 24, 2006
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April 18, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In America's national parks, the magnificent beauty of our country and important examples of our Nation's cultural heritage are preserved and made available to Americans and visitors from all over the world. Each year, as we observe National Park Week, we underscore our commitment to conserve our natural and historical treasures and encourage more Americans to enjoy, learn from, and protect these important parts of our heritage.
Our Nation has a long legacy of conservation. In 1872, Yellowstone National Park became our country's first national park, and more ...