PROVIDENCE, R.I. — President Obama signed legislation Friday establishing a national park at eight sites that dot the Blackstone River, according to an announcement by Sen. Jack Reed.
Obama Signs Bill For National Park Along The Blackstone River
C. Eugene Emery Jr., The Providence Journal
Sat, 12/20/2014 - 10:07am
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