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A woman takes over the Parkway and thanks to Josephus Daniels
Published May 6, 2021
The National Park Service’s recent announcement that a woman would be the new superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a reminder of the important role Josephus Daniels played in the Parkway’s location.
Only a few older folks remember that North Carolina would have lost much of the Parkway to Tennessee if Josephus Daniels had not gone to bat in 1934.
We should recognize that although Daniels held and exploited the racist views of his times, his foresight and advocacy are still improving the lives of North Carolinians of all races.
Park Service Names First Female Superintendent Of Blue Ridge Parkway by Associated Press
5:34pm May 02, 2021 Tracy Swartout has been named the first woman to serve as superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway. (National Parks Service/The Asheville Citizen-Times via AP)
Tracy Swartout takes on a major role and makes Western North Carolina history as she becomes the new Blue Ridge Parkway superintendent this spring.
Swartout, a 21-year veteran of the National Park Service, takes over reins May 23 of the busiest unit of the National Park Service, with its challenges of ever-increasing visitation and concurrent crumbling infrastructure, while also becoming the first woman to lead the world-famous park on the North Carolina-Virginia border.
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The National Park Serviceâs recent announcement that a woman would be the new superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a reminder of the important role Josephus Daniels played in the Parkwayâs location.
Only a few older folks remember that North Carolina would have lost much of the Parkway to Tennessee if Josephus Daniels had not gone to bat in 1934.
We should recognize that although Daniels held and exploited the racist views of his times, his foresight and advocacy are still improving the lives of North Carolinians of all races.
Earlier in April, National Park Service Regional Director Stan Austin announced the selection of Tracy Swartout to be superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway, effective May 23.