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Encore: National Parks | Calling in the Cavalry | 2
American History Tellers
The Army's Control Over the National Parks
In 18 86, captain moses harris took 50 of his best cavalrymen and marched from fort er, montana into yellowstone national park. The army would remain there for the next 32 years. Many people were pleased with the military presence. A writer for harper's magazine celebrated, since the park has passed under military control, fires are infrequent, poaching is suppressed, and the formations ar no longer defaced. Everyone agreed that this was only going to be a temporary measure till a better solution could be found. In 18 97, the army began requiring visitors to surrender their firearms upon entry. They would seal the guns with tape and wax and check to make sure the seals were
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