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national monumentIn the U.S., any of numerous areas reserved by the federal government for the protection of objects or places of historical, scientific, or prehistoric interest. They include natural physical features, remains of Indian cultures, and places of historical importance. In 1906 Pres. Theodore Roosevelt established the first national monument, Devils Tower, in Wyoming. They are administered by the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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miles of the northwest Hawaiian Islands a national monument. For the West, they're Grand Canyon National Park, Yosemite National Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Woods National Monument, Lava Beds National Monument and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. A slave burial ground in lower Manhattan has officially been declared a national monument by President Bush. |
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