Politicians wanted to mine the Grand Canyon for zinc and copper, and Theodore Roosevelt said, 'No.' (Douglas Brinkley)

Politicians wanted to mine the Grand Canyon for zinc and copper, and Theodore Roosevelt said, 'No.'

Douglas Brinkley

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