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EPISODE · Dec 20, 2025 · 13 MIN

Ep. 1: The President Who Saved America's Wonders With a Pen

from 100 Laws That Change America · host Hakivo

Welcome to the premiere episode of Signed Into Law! Discover how President Theodore Roosevelt wielded a pen to save America's greatest treasures. In 1906, the Antiquities Act granted presidents unprecedented power to protect natural wonders, ancient ruins, and cultural landmarks from destruction and looting. This groundbreaking law would go on to preserve iconic sites like the Grand Canyon, Devils Tower, and countless archaeological treasures.Join us as we explore how one bold piece of legislation transformed conservation in America and created a presidential legacy that continues to shape our national heritage today. Don't miss this fascinating journey into the law that changed everything. Subscribe now to Signed Into Law and never miss an episode about the laws that built America!This episode includes AI-generated content.

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