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at this writing eventually certain. A few more 

 sharp resistances followed by years of watchfulness 

 and public education should insure safety for all 

 time. The work of the future, then, is realization 

 of inspirational and educational possibilities. To- 

 ward this each may contribute his own part. It is 

 a problem in national co-operation. 



L With few exceptions, those who hear while in 

 the National Parks what this System really is, what 

 its standards and purposes are, and what it means 

 to the nation, rise enthusiastically to the splendid 

 conception. They have discovered another and a 

 glowing reason to be proud of their country. No 

 less is this true of millions who have not seen and 

 expect never to see their National Parks. As a Na- 

 tional Institution embodying the grandeur of physi- 

 cal America, the inspiration of her great places, and 

 the idealism of her people, it will have the enthusi- 

 astic support of all her people. 



