The Body Guard of Yosemite

[sheshe2]

History lesson: October 1 marked the 123rd anniversary of Yosemite National Park. More than 100 years ago, at a time when the U. S. military was still segregated, nearly 500 black soldiers rode on horseback from San Francisco to the Sierra Nevada to assume their new roles as some of the first “rangers” entrusted with the stewardship of Yosemite and Sequoia & General Grant (Kings Canyon) national parks.

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You know what is sad, I went to find more information about these soldiers. However all I got was this,

Due to the lapse in appropriated funds, all public lands managed by the Interior Department (National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, Bureau of Land Management facilities, etc.) will be closed. For more information, FAQs, and updates, please visit www.doi.gov/shutdown.

[we can do it]

1. Just bookmark for later so you don't forget.

[liberal N proud]

2. Thanks for posting

[jmondine]

3. In the mean time, check this out.

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[sheshe2]

5. Thank you jmondine,

That is the most beautiful video!

[Change has come]

4. Good job!

Please remember to re-post this story once this tea-party 'crisis' is over. Fascinating!