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Proclamation, March 3, 1926

April 22, 2021

Purpose: Addition of lands to the Whitman National Forest Date: March 3, 1926 (Original document available here) Whereas, since the issuance of the proclamation of January 31, 1917, the boundaries of the Whitman National Forest, in Oregon, have been changed through transfer of the Minam National Forest thereto by Executive order of June 20, 1920; and […]

Proclamation, September 30, 1925

April 21, 2021

Purpose: To adjust the boundaries of the Santa Barbara National Forest and to set aside a portion of land for eligible veterans of World War One. Date: September 30, 1925 (Original document available here) Whereas, it appears that the public good will be promoted by excluding certain areas from the Santa Barbara National Forest, in the State […]

Calvin Coolidge Says, April 11, 1931

December 29, 2020

Date: April 11, 1931 Location: Northampton, MA (Original document available here) Almost from the inception of the national government the disposal of the public lands has been a live issue. Most of the good tillage land on the Great Plains has been sold, but there remain large tracts suitable for pasturage and others covered with timber […]

Proclamation, March 16, 1925

November 24, 2020

Purpose: To increase the size of Cache National Forest in Utah Date: March 16, 1925 (Original document available here) WHEREAS, it appears that the public good will be promoted by adding certain lands in Utah to the Cache National Forest; Now, therefore, I, CALVIN COOLIDGE, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the […]