To amend the Act entitled "An Act to authorize the Establishment of the Andersonville National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes", to provide for the addition of certain donated lands to the Andersonville National Historic Site.
Summary
This legislation, which was signed into law in December 2002, authorized the expansion of the Andersonville National Historic Site in Georgia by approximately 20 acres. The law allowed the National Park Service to acquire specific adjacent lands through donation, ensuring the further preservation of this significant Civil War site and national cemetery. For the public, this expansion protects the historical integrity of the area and provides additional space for educational resources and commemorative activities.
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