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Tag Archives: Sagebrush Rebellion
Unveiling the Language of Anti-Environmentalism: Insights from the James Watt and Malcolm Wallop Papers
As a recipient of the AHC’s 2021 Alan K. Simpson Fellowship in Western Political History, my research project delved into the intriguing world of two influential figures, James Watt and Malcolm Wallop, to shed light on their roles in shaping … Continue reading
Posted in American history, Anti-environmentalism, Biography and profiles, Conservative politics, environmental history, Environmental policy, Political history, Uncategorized
Tagged Alan K. Simpson Fellowship, Climate change, James Watt, Malcolm Wallop, Ronald Reagan, Sagebrush Rebellion, Wise Use Movement
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James Watt: From Wyoming’s Landscapes to Political Stances, Faith as a Driving Force
James “Jim” Watt, the former Interior Secretary, passed away on May 27, 2023, at the age of 85. While his tenure as Interior Secretary during the Reagan administration defined him, his career spanned various roles and contributions. Born and raised … Continue reading
Posted in American history, conservation, Economic Geology, energy resources, environmental history, Natural resources, oral histories, Political controversy, Political history, Uncategorized, Wyoming history
Tagged Environmental Policy, James Watt, Land Management, Milward L. Simpson, natural resources, Public Policy, Reagan Administration, Sagebrush Rebellion, U. S. Secretary of the Interior, Watt Book, western politics and leadership
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