R. Gerald Lee talks about his experiences after becoming the first-ever park ranger at Cordell Hull Lake in August 1971. At the time, the lake had not been impounded. During the Cordell Hull Dam 50th Anniversary Celebration Oct. 7, 2023, he shared his memories about seeing Tricia Nixon arrive and not getting to see Dolly Parton when he worked traffic duty for the dedication. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)