To the Free People of America
| Title | To the Free People of America |
| Publication Type | Magazine Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Pipes, Chase E. A. |
| Magazine | Smoky Mountain Historical Society Journal and Newsletter |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue Number | 3 |
| Pages | 2-5 |
| Date Published | fall |
| Subjects | Conservation, Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial, Newfound Gap, Park development, World War II |
| Description | Describes the dedication speech given by President Roosevelt on September 2, 1940. It included many references to conservation, but also to freedom and the threat it was facing. The speech was meant to prepare the nation for war as well as to celebrate the birth of a national park. Includes a photograph of spectators at the Rockefeller Memorial. |
| Notes | Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society. |
