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The Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California, mounts the second football game as part of the winter festivities for the first time since an initial game played in 1902. It will become known as the Rose Bowl in 1922 with the completion of a new stadium in the Arroyo Seco area of Pasadena.
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On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, establishing the National Park Service (NPS). The NPS was created to preserve and protect the national parks and monuments in the United States, providing a system for the enjoyment of future generations.
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In November 1916, Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman elected to the United States Congress. Her election was a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement and a precursor to the broader political participation of women in the U.S.
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