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1970 Senate Hearing on the Creation of Voyageurs National Park

Original title: Voyageurs National Park: hearing before the Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, United States Senate, Ninety-first Congress, second session, on S. 1962 and H.R. 10482 ... December 4, 1970.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing represents the formal legislative process that led to the federal designation of Voyageurs National Park, which permanently changed land use, federal oversight, and public access rights for the specified area in northern Minnesota.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of Northern Minnesota

The proposed legislation would change land management and public access rights in the region.

U.S. Congress

The legislative body responsible for debating and voting on the park's authorization.

What changed

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 1970 U.S. Senate hearing regarding the proposed establishment of Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. The hearing focused on the legislative bills S. 1962 and H.R. 10482, which sought to authorize the park's creation.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on December 4, 1970, by the Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation.
  • The primary purpose was to review S. 1962 and H.R. 10482 regarding the creation of Voyageurs National Park.
  • The proceedings took place during the second session of the 91st Congress.
  • The hearing served as a formal record for testimony regarding the proposed federal land designation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to gather testimony and review legislation (S. 1962 and H.R. 10482) aimed at establishing Voyageurs National Park.
When did this hearing occur?
The hearing took place on December 4, 1970.

Why It Matters

The hearing represents the formal legislative process that led to the federal designation of Voyageurs National Park, which permanently changed land use, federal oversight, and public access rights for the specified area in northern Minnesota.

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National Park Expansion Era

The hearing reflects the late 1960s and early 1970s trend of expanding the U.S. National Park system through federal legislation.

Voyageurs National Park

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Interior and Insular Affairs“The parent committee overseeing the subcommittee.”Map →
organizationSubcommittee on Parks and Recreation“The Senate subcommittee conducting the hearing.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy40
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