Our National Park System
The United States created national parks to protect special places. Yellowstone became the first park in 1872, and now more than 350 parks exist. The National Park Service oversees them with rangers trained in history nature preservation and public safety.
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National parks honor history through memorials and sites
The text notes that parks, memorials, battlefields, and historic sites preserve memory of individuals, events, and activities in American history, highlighting their roles in military and national heritage.
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