JFK CONCLUDES CONSERVATION TOUR IN FAR WEST
Las Vegas, Nevada (JFK+50) On September 28, 1963, President John F. Kennedy concluded a five day conservation tour here in Las Vegas.
JFK spoke at the Convention Center where he said...
"The purpose of (this) trip (is) to see how essential it is that we conserve our natural resources and that we make the best use of them. There is no better education for a President...or a citizen than to fly over the West and see where it is green...and see where it is arid...and (know) that water is the key of growth."
JFK pointed out that 92% of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts were held by a comparatively few and recommended that we "take these areas...which offer the maximum for recreation for all of our people...before it is too late."
Finally, the President identified major conclusions he had reached....
1. We mount a new campaign to conserve our natural environnment.
Las Vegas, Nevada (JFK+50) On September 28, 1963, President John F. Kennedy concluded a five day conservation tour here in Las Vegas.
JFK spoke at the Convention Center where he said...
"The purpose of (this) trip (is) to see how essential it is that we conserve our natural resources and that we make the best use of them. There is no better education for a President...or a citizen than to fly over the West and see where it is green...and see where it is arid...and (know) that water is the key of growth."
JFK pointed out that 92% of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts were held by a comparatively few and recommended that we "take these areas...which offer the maximum for recreation for all of our people...before it is too late."
Finally, the President identified major conclusions he had reached....
1. We mount a new campaign to conserve our natural environnment.
2. We educate our children.
3. We use every chance we have to promote the peaceful relations between countries so that we can enjoy what God has given us.
