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President Johnson signs the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

President Johnson signed the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act into law, creating a federal system to protect selected rivers and their immediate environments.

President Johnson signs the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

The act established a lasting legal framework to preserve free‑flowing rivers and protect scenic, recreational, and ecological values, strengthening the federal environmental legacy of the Johnson administration.

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