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Preserve AmericaOn March 3, 2003, President Bush signed Executive Order 13287 - Preserve America. The Executive Order calls on the federal government to protect, enhance and use historic properties owned by the government; to build partnerships with state and local governments, Indian tribes, and the private sector through the use of historic properties to promote local economic development; to maintain accurate information on federal historic properties and their condition; and to seek opportunities to increase public benefit from federally-owned historic properties, including heritage tourism. With one quarter of GSA's owned space located in historic buildings, there are many opportunities to make a difference by encouraging client agencies to use historic buildings we own or have an opportunity to lease. Most directives set forth in the Executive Order have long been underway at GSA, including:
GSA is proud to be a partner in this initiative to strengthen governmentwide preservation efforts. For more information, visit www.preserveamerica.gov.
Last Reviewed 11/5/2008
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