Challenging the Antiquities Act
Subject(s): Antiquities Act of 1906 (United States), Arizona--Grand Canyon, Cameron, Ralph H. (Ralph Henry), 1863-, Carter, Jimmy, 1924-, Clinton, Bill, 1946-, Courts, Executive power, Nature conservation, Presidents, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, United States. Supreme Court
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Scott Miller describes the history and significance of the Supreme Court’s decision in Cameron v. United States that the President has the authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to protect federal lands through the creation of national monuments. The titular Ralph H. Cameron was a prospector and promoter who objected to limits being imposed on his business interests by President Roosevelt’s action declaring the Grand Canyon–as well as other sites–National Monuments. The Supreme Court dismissed his objections, establishing the act as a cornerstone of conservation efforts and allowing future presidents to also protect lands from commercial use.
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Unknown
Creator(s)
Miller, Scott
Language
English
Period
(1919-present) Theodore Roosevelt and Public Memory
Page Count
3
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Multi-image
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Chicago:
Challenging the Antiquities Act. [n.d.]. Grand Canyon National Park.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o311199. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Miller, Scott. Challenging the Antiquities Act. [n.d.]. Multi-image.
Grand Canyon National Park. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. April 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o311199.
APA:
Miller, Scott., [n.d.]. Challenging the Antiquities Act.
Grand Canyon National Park. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o311199.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/grand-canyon-national-park. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Grand Canyon National Park. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. April 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/grand-canyon-national-park.
APA:
Grand Canyon National Park. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/grand-canyon-national-park.
