Saw this info on PBS a while back. Tried to find it in books but couldn't. It was a tough question. During the Civil War a man saw the need to save these beautiful old trees and rode, on horseback, all the way to Washington. Grant gave him a few minutes away from the war and had someone introduce a bill before congress. He then signed it into law. Some were cut in the 20's and 30's so congress made it a National Park. Don't know what pres was in office at that time. Yes, there are some thoughtful people with vision still alive but hard to find.

my first guess was also johnson..

My second guess would have been wrong then, also! :p

Well, before this thing goes away and all's forgotton here's the answer....Ulysses S. Grant.

No...guess again...way before him...

>>19368 Of course I do! ;)
>>19362 President Lyndon Johnson! ;)

Probably but do you know the answer?

>>19362 Poetin! :p

>>19362 Didn't obama take credit for that?! :p

Those guys aren't in the best lounging area. Another trivia question...who signed a bill protecting the giant redwoods of California from being cut down?