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Monuments Protected Under the Antiquities Act

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The Antiquities Act of 1906 is one of our nation's most important conservation tools. Used to safeguard and preserve federal lands and cultural and historical sites for all Americans to enjoy, 18 presidents have used this authority and have designated 167 national monuments.

Activating this link will open a larger version of the image in the same window for a more detailed viewing. Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park

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Activating this link will open a larger version of the image in the same window for a more detailed viewing. Bumpass Hell at Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Bumpass Hell at Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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Olympic National Park

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Activating this link will open a larger version of the image in the same window for a more detailed viewing. Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

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Bryce Canyon National Park

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Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

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Grand Teton National Park

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Activating this link will open a larger version of the image in the same window for a more detailed viewing. You call that dry? Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas National Park.

You call that dry? Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas National Park.

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The table above includes all monuments that were created under the Antiquities Act through proclamations by 17 different Presidents. President Gerald Ford is not listed in the table, as he used the Antiquities Act to expand existing national monuments rather than create new ones.

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