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Grand Canyon Park celebrates 50th anniversary and Powell centennial
The 1969 Grand Canyon observances mark the park's 50th birthday on Feb 26 and the 100th anniversary of John Wesley Powell's 1869 Colorado River expedition. Ceremonies at the South Rim August 15-16 include a plaque presentation to Park Superintendent Howard Stricklin, with officials Walter Hickel Barry Goldwater and Carl Hayden in attendance.
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