This Day in History: 1947-11-06

Marjory Stoneman Douglass publishes The Everglades: River of Grass, on this day in 1947, a book describing the natural history, ecology and environmental issues of the Florida Everglades. Partly in recognition of Douglass’ work, Everglades National Park was dedicated by President Harry Truman one month later, on Dec. 6, 1947.