135 years ago, J. Sterling Morton, a pioneer in Nebraska established a tree planting holiday called Arbor Day.
To celebrate Arbor Day today, here’s a photo of President Hoover planting a tree on the White House Lawn with the American Tree Association. More on the event from the Hoover Library. 4/21/31
Happy Arbor Day!
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