A comprehensive listing of all national monuments established by the presidents of the united states since the passage of the antiquities act of 1906. Click download or read online button to get the antiquities act of 1906 book now. After the cowboys publicized their discovery of the cliff dwellings tourists began to arrive. Antiquities act law and legal definition uslegal, inc. Opinion the endangered antiquities act the new york times. Moab, ut january 10, 2019 in response to the introduction by senator mike lee rut and senator mitt romney rut of the protect utahs rural economy pure act, which would limit the ability of the president to protect landscapes in utah through the use of the antiquities act, southern utah wilderness alliance suwa executive director scott groene issued the following statement. Antiquities act of 1906 national border, national park. The 1906 law was called an act for the preservation of american antiquities. After a generationlong effort, president theodore roosevelt signed the antiquities act on june 8, 1906. Enacted in 1906, the antiquities act gives the president the ability to declare by public proclamation historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest that are situated on land owned or controlled by the. Code usc 3203020303, the president of the united states is authorized to declare historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest, that are situated upon the lands owned or controlled by the federal government, to be. But a good argument can be made that this brief law which authorizes the president to protect objects of historic or. This article is brought to you for free and open access by the journals at.
Substantive and procedural requirements the antiquities acts concise text belies its historically extensive power and presentday usefulness. His personal testimony was bolstered by a report by anthropologist edgar lee hewett that detailed the cultural and scientific value of. Lacey of iowa introduced the antiquities act after traveling to several sites in the southwestern united states that had been ravaged by pot hunters. Also known as the national monument act preservation of antiquities june 8, 1906, ch. It passed congress as the antiquities act, giving the president authority to set aside natural, scientific, and cultural resources as national monuments under the care of federal agencies.
The circumstances under which it was adopted have long since ended, making use of the act for its original purpose unnecessary. The monumental legacy of the antiquities act of 1906 by. Pdf the antiquities act of 1906 authorizes the president of the united. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, that any person who shall appropriate, excavate, injure, or destroy any historic or prehistoric ruin or monument, or any object of antiquity, situated on lands owned or controlled by the government of the united states, without the permission of the secretary of the department of the. Learn the antiquities act of 1906 with free interactive flashcards. And sometimes they are meant to garner political support for a law by giving it a catchy name as with the usa patriot act or the take pride in america act or by invoking public outrage or sympathy as with any number of laws named for victims of crimes. Early expeditions included privately funded scientific exploration, such as the hemenway southwestern archaeological. The text, spirit, and 111year history of the antiquities act of 1906 militate against presidential power to revoke a national monument proclamation made by a. Through a long process before the act was passed by congress and signed by president theodore roosevelt on june 8, the act became much more important as a measure, and to some in. Many archaeologists believe much was lost during this 15 year period that could have been used to understand more of the people here. Since its passage by congress in 1906, the antiquities act has been a critically important. Washington using his authority under the 1906 antiquities act more frequently than any president in history, president obama has set aside more than 3. Part i property in antiquities property in antiquities. Preserving monumental landscaptes under the antiquities act.
Patterson of colorado introduced a companion bill in the senate. Pdf the monumental legacy of the antiquities act of 1906. Ninety years of the antiquities actbrief timeline showing use of the antiquities act. Laceys report to congress became the basis for the antiquities act, which was signed into law by president theodore roosevelt on june 8, 1906. Pursuant to this power, a president has the corresponding power to revoke prior national monument designations. Congress and signed by president theodore roosevelt on june 8, 1906. Antiquities act national trust for historic preservation. Obamas national monuments are about more than conservation.
In 1906, congress passed the general antiquities act. The antiquities act of 1906 is a short and simple law of three sections drafted by archeologist edgar hewitt to protect objects of antiquity on public land. Nicolas loris argues for repeal of the 1906 antiquities act. The act was developed in response to concerns for the preservation of americas archaeological sites and the artifacts and information they contained. The provisions of the act are codified at 16 uscs 431433. The antiquities act of 1906 and the controversy about it. Wikipedia article, wikidata item the act for the preservation of american antiquities 16 u. Kris hirst our feature story looks into the origins of the antiquities act, placing it within the historical context of social movements in turn of thecentury. Antiquities act of 1906 aka national monuments act prior to passage of the antiquities act, 16 u. This history of the antiquities act of 1906 has been prepared to help fill a gap in. Jul 31, 2017 american antiquities act of 1906 within this act, 54 u.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The three parts of the antiquities act the act for the preservation of american antiquities, enacted on june 8, 1906 3k stat. Choose from 28 different sets of the antiquities act of 1906 flashcards on quizlet. Sanjay ranchod, note, the clinton national monuments. The ability to withdraw large tracts of land from development with the stroke of a pen, under the authority of the 1906 antiquities act, is one of the broadest executive powers that a. The antiquities act centennial archaeology magazine archive. In november of 2015, congressman gosar introduced legislation, h. In this onepage act, congress delegated to the president discretionary authority to declare objects of scientific or historic interest as national monuments. The heart of the antiquities act of 1906 is a mere two sentences. It is officially known as an act for the preservation of american antiquities. American antiquities act of 1906 within this act, 54 u.
The antiquities act of 1906 authorizes the president of the united states to declare by public proclamation, historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic. Presidential authority to revoke or reduce national. Professor enigmas official site 1906 antiquities act. The original of the antiquities act, as signed by theodore roosevelt on june 8, 1906, and filed the next day. Ordinance nos, 9 of 1940 act nos, 2 of 1955 22 of 1955 24 of 1998 12 of 2005 15th july, 1940 short title. The antiquities act of 1906 authorizes the president of the united states to declare by public proclamation, historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest that are situated upon federal lands. These curio seekers took away artifacts and destroyed some the of the ruins in order to sell ancient antiquities. The antiquities act of 1906 grants the president the power to designate national monuments in order to protect historic landmarks and structures. The antiquities act dates back to 1906 and gives the president power to declare historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest. National monuments act 1906 american antiquities law for. John muir and the 1906 antiquities act sierra club. Report video issue javascript must be enabled in order to access cspan videos. This violation led to the federal antiquities act of 1906 that made it a crime to remove artifacts from archaeological sites. History books, newspapers, and other sources use the popular name to refer to these laws.
Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, that any person who shall appropriate, excavate, injure, or destroy any historic or prehistoric ruin or monument, or any object of antiquity, situated on lands owned or controlled by the. Jun 26, 2016 washington using his authority under the 1906 antiquities act more frequently than any president in history, president obama has set aside more than 3. Ninety years of the antiquities act brief timeline showing use of the antiquities act. The antiquities act of 1906 download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Monumental seascape modification under the antiquities act. Lacey of iowa introduced a bill in the house drafted by edgar lee hewett. Antiquities act its history and use this is a collection of documents related to the history and use of the antiquities act of 1906, the first federal statute for the general preservation of archaeological, cultural, historic, and scientific resources. Mar 25, 2015 the antiquities act dates back to 1906 and gives the president power to declare historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest.
This is a collection of documents related to the history and use of the antiquities act of 1906, the first federal statute for the general preservation of archaeological, cultural, historic, and scientific resources. The antiquities act of 1906 authorizes the president of the united states. This law gives the president of the united states the authority to, by presidential proclamation, create national monuments from. Antiquities act of 1906 constitutional law reporter. The monumental legacy of the antiquities act of 1906 mark squillace i. The antiquities act of 1906 authorizes the president to declare. His personal testimony was bolstered by a report by anthropologist edgar lee hewett that detailed the cultural and scientific value of the sites.
The antiquities act dates back to 1906 and gives the president power to declare historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest on federal lands. The president of the united states is authorized, in his discretion, to declare by public proclamation historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interested that are situated upon the lands owned or controlled by the. The antiquities act of 1906 defined the study of archaeology as a scientific endeavor and resulted in the protection of 167 million acres of cultural and natural environments. Kris hirst our feature story looks into the origins of the antiquities act, placing it within the historical context of social movements in turnofthecentury. Section 3 permits for the examination of ruins, the excavation of archaeological sites, and the gathering of objects of antiq. The antiquities act is a powerful piece of legislation. It is far past time for congress to repeal the antiquities act of 1906. May 12, 2015 in 1906, congress passed the general antiquities act.
One of the important events during his presidency was the national monuments act also known as the antiquities act. The antiquities act of 1906, officially an act for the preservation of american antiquities, was passed by the u. The act authorized the president to designate as national monuments historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest on federal lands. An act for the preservation of american antiquities. Can the president shrink or even eliminate national. Cultural extermination, archaeological protection, and the antiquities act of 1906 volume 12 issue 3 chip colwellchanthaphonh skip to main content we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to.
Oct 18, 2005 the incorporation of the native american past. Aug 01, 2017 the text, spirit, and 111year history of the antiquities act of 1906 militate against presidential power to revoke a national monument proclamation made by a predecessor president. The monumental legacy of the antiquities act of 1906. It was the first legislation designed to protect and preserve historic landmarks, cultural sites, and objects of scientific interest within the united states. The act, drafted by an archaeologist, gave the president the power to set aside objects and structures of historic and scientific interest as national monuments. This declaration granted protection to the landmark by the federal government and gave its control to the secretary of the. Cultural extermination, archaeological protection, and the antiquities act of 1906 volume 12 issue 3 chip colwellchanthaphonh skip to main content we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Antiquities act gila county cattle growers association. This article examines the antiquities act, a 1906 statute that delegates authority to the.
The antiquities act of 1906 legislative and congressional. This ordinance may be cited as the antiquities ordinance. This text is from the fourth edition of federal historic preservation. Neighbors, comment, presidential legislation by executive order, 37 u.
The monumental legacy of the antiquities act of 1906 by mark. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of. Whereas it is expedient to repeal and reenact the law relating to the preservation and protection of antiquities and to provide for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto. It laid the foundation for conservation and preservation laws passed through the 20th century and remains an important statute into the 21st century. The president is not authorized by congress to revoke monument designations. Antiquities act of 1906, officially, an act for the preservation of american antiquities, was the first federal general historic preservation law. Antiquities act of 1906 september 22, 2016 thank you for the opportunity to provide the views of the administration on three billss. Now the act is being used to lock up vast areas, precluding all environmental management, and eliminating traditional multiple uses such as. The antiquities act of 1906 is an act that was passed by the united states congress and signed. This law gives the president of the united states the authority to, by presidential proclamation, create national monuments from federal lands to.
This act may be cited as the americas natural treasures of immeasurable quality unite, inspire, and together improve the economies of states act or the antiquities act. American antiquities act of 1906 16 usc 431433 be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, that any person who shall appropriate, excavate, injure, or destroy any historic or prehistoric ruin or monument, or any object. Introduction on september 18, 1996, president bill clinton stood on the south rim of the grand canyon and announced the creation of the 1. The antiquities act of 1906 download ebook pdf, epub. Apr 26, 2017 the ability to withdraw large tracts of land from development with the stroke of a pen, under the authority of the 1906 antiquities act, is one of the broadest executive powers that a president has. Many scholars, however, have taken a different view.
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