George Hartzog, Parks Chief, Dies at 88 By - July 16, 2008 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp As the director of the National Park Service in the 1960s and early ’70s, Mr. Hartzog’s political skills led to the addition of nearly 50 million acres to the park system. Share this:FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailPrintLike this:Like Loading... Related RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR FUBAR States sue Trump over claimed national emergency Fact Check Trump unleashes more lies about immigration Hal Brown In May 2017 FBI was troubled by president’s actions, behavior