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Rockefeller fund matched $5m, helping create Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The establishment of Great Smoky Mountains National Park was a remarkable achievement that required overcoming significant financial challenges due to increasing land prices. Initial fundraising efforts gathered $5 million, but this amount quickly proved insufficient as prices soared. The Rockefeller family stepped in, matching previous contributions with an additional $5 million, allowing for…

Rockefeller fund matched $5m, helping create Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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