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Read. Follow. Verify.1970 Senate Hearing on the Creation of Voyageurs National Park
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 1970 U.S. Senate hearing regarding the proposed establishment of Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. The hearing focused on the legislative bills S. 1962 and H.R. 10482, which sought to authorize the park's creation.
The hearing represents the formal legislative process that led to the federal designation of Voyageurs National Park, which permanently changed land use, federal oversight, and public access rights for the specified area in northern Minnesota.
Who It Affects
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Residents of Northern Minnesota
The proposed legislation would change land management and public access rights in the region.
U.S. Congress
The legislative body responsible for debating and voting on the park's authorization.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on December 4, 1970, by the Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation.
- The primary purpose was to review S. 1962 and H.R. 10482 regarding the creation of Voyageurs National Park.
- The proceedings took place during the second session of the 91st Congress.
- The hearing served as a formal record for testimony regarding the proposed federal land designation.
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National Park Expansion Era
The hearing reflects the late 1960s and early 1970s trend of expanding the U.S. National Park system through federal legislation.
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