FONZ Legislation Signed by President

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Summary

The President signs P.L. 89-772 which permits the Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) to operate concessions, the proceeds to be used for research and educational work for the benefit of the National Zoological Park. On May 31, 1967, a contract was signed authorizing FONZ to operate a sales kiosk near the clock in the center of the Zoo.

Subject

  • Friends of the National Zoo (U.S.)
  • National Zoological Park (U.S.)
  • United States President

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

Annual Report of the Smithsonian Institution for the year 1967. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution, 1967, p. 166.

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

November 6, 1966

Topic

  • Concessions (Amusements, etc.)
  • Law
  • Policies
  • Zoos
  • Finance
  • Business operations
  • Legislation

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