Today in History: Grand Canyon

Today in History–February 26–the Library of Congress features the Grand Canyon. On this date in 1919 Congress established Grand Canyon National Park in the state of Arizona. Learn more about this magnificent place, considered by many to be one of the earth’s most spectacular natural wonders, by visiting the Today in History section and then clicking the links below.

Primary sources

• The physical geology of the Grand Canyon District, Annual report of the United States Geological Survey to the Secretary of the Interior, 1880-81
• An Act to Establish the Grand Canyon National Park in the State of Arizona (February 26, 1919)
• Grand Canyon images
• Grand Canyon maps
• Grand Canyon books
• Grand Canyon historical newspaper coverage
• Grand Canyon legislation

Guided primary source analysis

• Grand Canyon Tourist Map

Grand Canyon National Park website

Articles & blog posts

• Arizona’s Grand Canyon
• The Grand Canyon Became a National Park
• Grand Canyon Mule Trail Rides
• A Landmark Atlas of the Grand Canyon

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