to our nation’s very first national monument, Devils Tower, located in the northwestern section of the Black Hills-Bear Lodge Mountains in Wyoming, Even more amazing than the unique formation we see today, is the history behind how it was formed. Approximately 500 million years ago, thick layers of sedimentary rocks (made up of mud, sand and other sediments) were deposited in what was once a shallow sea. There are three different hypotheses concerning exactly HOW the tower itself formed. All three
reputation. May I introduce to you the one and only "Devils Tower." (5) Devils Tower historical significance begins with the theory of how it was formed. There are basically two very different theories of the formation of the unique tower. One theory is scientifically based while the other is legend based. Each belief has variances within themselves. Both theories are very different but yet intriguing. The scientific theory of how the tower was formed is believed by most scientist and geologist
.dered the construction of the Panama Canal which connected the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy as a great president, lives on today through his policies. The Panama Canal now saves ships thousands of miles, and National Parks inspire people to conserve the resources of this earth. His social justice policies keep businesses honest and force them to be fair. But like all humans he had flaws. One of his major weaknesses was he thought anyone who did not agree with
The Tower of Babel and the Nimrod Effect The Tower of Babel and the Nimrod Effect which ensued are powerful reminders of the sovereignty of God. All too often, however, man's innate desire to be recognized as a god gives rise to a despot; a ruler who condones and advocates the dehumanization and enslavement of mankind. This common occurrence is referred to as the Nimrod Effect, with the ruler titled an Oriental Despot. Nimrod, the Babylonian monarch who commissioned the construction
2014. Kraft, Betsy H. Theodore Roosevelt Champion of the American Spirit. New York: Clarion, 2003. Print. Mackintosh, Barry. "National Park Service History: Theodore Roosevelt and the National Park System." National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the Interior, 16 Jan. 2003. Web. 26 May 2014. Sargent, John Singer. "The Life of Theodore Roosevelt." National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the Interior, 05 May 2014. Web. 26 May 2014.
The National Park Service (NPS) is a federal bureau which falls under the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). The NPS overseas 409 park units representing a total of 84 million acres across the 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The agency is responsible for preserving twenty-three national scenic and historic trails, and 60 wild and scenic rivers, so all walks of life may be able to enjoy the educational and recreational
There’s nothing I can say about the parade of still pictures, the faces on the television – except, perhaps, that they all seemed to share a fierce pride in their eyes, photographed for the first time in their Marine Dress Blues. Surely their families are proud of them. I certainly am, and I never got to know any of them. And now, I never will. Names scroll in little yellow letters across the bottom of our glowing screens: Sergeants, and Captains, and Privates. These men have died for us. More will