Jimmy Carter and the sad saga of a 9-ton Northern California peanut
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from Los Angeles Times1 month ago
In the spring of 1977, amid protests about job losses due to park expansions, President Jimmy Carter received and later rejected a 9-ton redwood peanut offered to him.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-09/jimmy-carter-and-the-sad-saga-of-a-9-ton-northern-california-peanut
When Carter was in office, he faced strong opposition from the timber industry but ultimately preserved significant portions of the Redwood National Park, preserving forests for future generations.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-09/jimmy-carter-and-the-sad-saga-of-a-9-ton-northern-california-peanut
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