Ranger JD Swed, a flathat, and a horse

National Park Service Oral History by NPS Oral History: Centennial Voices

Jun 14, 201600:05:39Government & Organizations

In this segment of "Centennial Voices," we hear how a disciplined mentor and a balky horse teach a seasonal National Park Service ranger the importance of his image as well as his duties.

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