How a $5 million fundraising drive and Rockefeller gift helped create Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The establishment of Great Smoky Mountains National Park was a remarkable achievement that required overcoming significant financial challenges due to increasing land prices.
Initial fundraising efforts gathered $5 million, but this amount quickly proved insufficient as prices soared.
The Rockefeller family stepped in, matching previous contributions with an additional $5 million, allowing for crucial land acquisitions.
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