The National Parks by Ken Burns: Great Nature

The National Parks mature and change through the Great Depression and World War II.
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Resource: documentary
Running Time: 2 hours
Rating: TV - G

Time: 1929 - 1945
Place: America

Summary:

CCC boys working,
credit: Library of Congress

With expert narration, still life photos, art, black and white footage, as well as first hand accounts, the story of the National Parks continue in this fifth episode of the acclaimed mini-series.  The parks found a new role through the Great Depression, which was, for the parks a great golden age.  Young, out of work men found purpose through work in CCC camps, sponsored by the New Deal.  George Melendez Wright, a young biologist championed the cause of wildlife in the parks. As America was dragged into the second World War, Japanese Americans, who loved the parks were interred and the parks themselves were used as rest and relaxation stations for soldiers. The fight over Jackson Hold and The Grand Teton National Park is highlighted.

Potentially Objectionable Content:
none

Format Link:
DVD
Digital Download

Related Teaching Resources:
Lesson Plans found at the PBS Website

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