Rockefeller's 1952 Trip Led to US Park

Times of India - India · india

Laurance Rockefeller's 1952 visit to St. John inspired a major conservation effort. His organization purchased nearly 5,000 acres, forming the basis for the Virgin Islands National Park, established by Congress in 1956. This initiative preserved the island's tropical forests and beaches. Later additions expanded the protected area, ensuring the natural beauty of St. John remains intact for posterity.