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History
ON THIS DAY IN UNITED STATES HISTORY
August 25, 1916
The National Park Service (NPS) is Created by Congress
On this day in 1916, Congress created the National Park Service through the National Park Service Organic Act.
The purpose of the NPS is to manage all national parks, and many national monuments as well as other historical
properties.
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