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What role did Lorrin A. Thurston play in the creation of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?
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Lorrin A. Thurston was a key lobbyist in the creation of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. From 1906 to 1916, he and his network lobbied with national politicians to preserve the Hawaiian volcanoes, Mauna Loa and Kilauea, as a National Park. Their efforts were successful, and the park was established in 1916.
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