U.S.C. Title 16 - CONSERVATION 16 U.S.C. United States Code, 2020 Edition Title 16 - CONSERVATION CHAPTER 1 - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES SUBCHAPTER LXI - NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS Sec. 450aa - George Washington Carver National Monument; acquisition of land From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §450aa. George Washington Carver National Monument; acquisition of land The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to acquire, on behalf of the United States, by gift or purchase, the site of the birthplace of George Washington Carver, distinguished Negro scientist, located near Diamond, Missouri, together with such additional land or interests in land and any improvements thereon as the Secretary may deem necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 450aa to 450aa–2 of this title. In the event the Secretary is unable to acquire such property, or any part thereof, at a reasonable price, he is authorized and directed to condemn such property, or any part thereof, in the manner provided by law. (July 14, 1943, ch. 238, §1, 57 Stat. 563.) Authorization of Appropriations Section 4 of act July 14, 1943, as amended Sept. 9, 1950, ch. 940, 64 Stat. 829, provided that: "There are authorized to be appropriated such sums not to exceed $150,000 as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act [sections 450aa to 450aa–2 of this title]."
16 U.S.C. § 450aa
§450aa. George Washington Carver National Monument; acquisition of land
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