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Whitman Mission National Historic SiteW. H. Jackson painting of the mission in the 1840s based on other's descriptions.
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President Trueman celebrates his birthday with cake and candles
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Logo for the 50th Anniversary of the National Park Service in 1966 - A circle comprised of the dates 1916 and 1966
Brief History of the National Park Service (1966)
Written for the 50th Anniversary of the National Park Service
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Collection and Archives Available for Reseachers
All serious research, regardless of educational level, is encouraged. Here's how to get access.
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Oregon Trail Wagon  

Did You Know?
Wagons used on the Oregon Trail had to carry nearly 2000 pounds of supplies. They traveled 2000 miles or more to the Oregon Country. Most wagons were pulled by oxen as they could eat the prairie grass and survive without lots of food for lengthy periods.

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