December 28 in American History

December 28, 1973 — the Endangered Species Act is signed

President Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act with broad bipartisan support, committing the country to protecting animals and plants at risk of extinction. It has since helped bring the bald eagle — the national symbol itself — back from the brink. Conservation as a shared American value, not a partisan one.

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What happened on December 28 in American history?

In 1973: the Endangered Species Act is signed. President Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act with broad bipartisan support, committing the country to protecting animals and plants at risk of extinction.

Why is December 28 significant?

President Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act with broad bipartisan support, committing the country to protecting animals and plants at risk of extinction. It has since helped bring the bald eagle — the national symbol itself — back from the brink. Conservation as a shared American value, not a partisan one.

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