Biden designates WWII-era training site in Colorado as national monument
October 13, 2022, 10:30 am

Biden designates WWII-era training site in Colorado as national monument

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President Joe Biden designated a World War II training ground in the US state of Colorado as a new national monument on Wednesday (Oct 12), according to the Anadolu Agency.

Biden said at an event in his first stop near Vail, Colorado: "Today, using authorities under the Antiquities Act, I’m establishing the Camp Hale Continental Divide National Monument. This is the first new national monument of my presidency using this authority."

"When you think of the natural beauty of Colorado, and the history of our nation, you find it here," said Biden. "For thousands of years, Tribal Nations have been stewards of these grounds … Today, I’ll be signing this proclamation to preserve these sacred Tribal grounds as a national monument."

Camp Hale was the center of mountain and winter warfare training developed by the US Army during World War II. It is located between Red Cliff and Leadville in the Eagle River valley.

World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers - Photo. Pixabay

Biden is using his executive powers to protect the historic landscape, according to the Washington Post, and he is delivering on a key priority for Democrat Senator Michael Bennet ahead of next month’s midterm elections.

Bennet hailed Biden's designation decision when he spoke before the president.

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Bennet said: "You have excellent taste Mr. President, for your administration's first national monument designation. Your designation means more Americans will come to appreciate the extraordinary history of this place."

He added: "Years from now we can bring our kids and grandkids here and tell them the story of the 10th Mountain Division and their contributions not only to Colorado but to humanity. And for that, Mr. president, Colorado will be forever grateful."

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