Redwood National Park 1960-1970

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Humboldt County gets a special visit from Ronald Regan, Richard Nixon, and Lady Bird Johnson.

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An excited audience welcomes the Lady Bird Johnson grove.

After all the challenges and effort put in by the courageous locals. Redwood National Park was born. This is a big moment in Humboldt County history because it mediates the lumber companies and nature conservationists to find some common ground. 

Redwood National Park 1960-1970