Speech at the Grand Canyon, Arizona, May, 6, 1903

This short speech was given to the governor and citizens of Arizona by Roosevelt in 1903. He opens the speech by praising the governor and the people of Arizona. He tells them they are good people and he is privileged to be among them. The second paragraph is spent talking about the irrigation act that he wants passed by congress. He fuses in some politics with this paragraph trying to inform and sway the public. The next paragraph, and longest paragraph is the main focus of the speech, and that is of preservation. He talks to the citizens about how special the Grand Canyon is and how it is one of a kind. It shouldn't be tampered with or tainted by industry or modern marvels.