“What is a home without trees? It is a house in a desert.”

— Julius Sterling Morton

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About Julius Sterling Morton

Politician • American

Julius Sterling Morton was an American politician and editor who served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture under President Grover Cleveland. He is best known as the founder of Arbor Day, a holiday dedicated...

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