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Dedications Chapter 26. Dedications. 1940: Idea of Everglades National Park is born Governor Fred Cone is succeeded by Spressard Holland 1945: A new governor is elected Millard Caldwell becomes the successor of Holland John Pennekamp gets involved 1946: The second meeting
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Dedications Chapter 26
Dedications • 1940: Idea of Everglades National Park is born • Governor Fred Cone is succeeded by Spressard Holland • 1945: A new governor is elected • Millard Caldwell becomes the successor of Holland • John Pennekamp gets involved • 1946: The second meeting • The park is still not official • Dan Beard says what needs to be said “The place is being gutted”
Dedications • The Murphy Law • 1947: Battle for the Park • Caldwell begins the push by going to the interior secretary with the request to proceed straightaway with the establishment of the park. • The Everglades National Park Land Owner’s Association • Hurricanes • The Dedication of Everglades National Park