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John Muir Born
John Muir was born in Dunbar, Scotland, and would immigrate to the United States as a child. He became the most influential advocate for wilderness preservation in American history, co-founding the Sierra Club and persuading President Theodore Roosevelt to protect Yosemite.
Why It Matters
Muir's advocacy helped establish the principle that the natural heritage of the nation belongs to all citizens and should be preserved for future generations through public stewardship.