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America's 39th President, Jimmy Carter, passed away on December 29th, 2024 at the age of 100. Carter will be remembered as much for the things he accomplished out of office, as those he did in it. Carter's Administration was mired with domestic economic issues, an energy crisis, and the Iran Hostage Affair, but perhaps his most enduring legacy will be in the realm of conservation. Jimmy Carter created 39 new National Park Units while he was in office, including nearly all in Alaska. His contributions to the world of conservation simply can't be overstated. He will be missed.
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Sources and Resources:
eenews.net/articles/jimmy-carters-conservation-legacy/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
georgiaconservancy.org/president-carter-environmental-legacy
alaskamagazine.com/authentic-alaska/an-interview-with-president-carter/2
npca.org/articles/3413-jimmy-carter-an-icon-of-conservation-and-public-service
nytimes.com/1979/01/15/archives/alaskans-protest-publicland-action-paul-reveres-ride-and-george-iii.html
pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/carter-crisis
nps.gov/articles/000/shaping-nps-carter-presidency.htm
nps.gov/locations/alaska/upload/anilca-electronic-version.pdf
America's 39th President, Jimmy Carter, passed away on December 29th, 2024 at the age of 100. Carter will be remembered as much for the things he accomplished out of office, as those he did in it. Carter's Administration was mired with domestic economic issues, an energy crisis, and the Iran Hostage Affair, but perhaps his most enduring legacy will be in the realm of conservation. Jimmy Carter created 39 new National Park Units while he was in office, including nearly all in Alaska. His contributions to the world of conservation simply can't be overstated. He will be missed.
Thanks to Vlogbrothers for their sponsorship of this video.
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/nationalparkdiaries
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/c/nationalparkdiaries
Images and Music:
Storyblocks
Sources and Resources:
eenews.net/articles/jimmy-carters-conservation-legacy/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
georgiaconservancy.org/president-carter-environmental-legacy
alaskamagazine.com/authentic-alaska/an-interview-with-president-carter/2
npca.org/articles/3413-jimmy-carter-an-icon-of-conservation-and-public-service
nytimes.com/1979/01/15/archives/alaskans-protest-publicland-action-paul-reveres-ride-and-george-iii.html
pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/carter-crisis
nps.gov/articles/000/shaping-nps-carter-presidency.htm
nps.gov/locations/alaska/upload/anilca-electronic-version.pdf
