Rachel Carson in Washington, D.C., Fighting against Pesticide Pollution, April 1964
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Artifact Overview
Marine biologist Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring, helped spark the 1960s environmental movement. Carson stressed the detrimental effects of pesticide use, including DDT, on natural ecosystems and human health. Her testimony before the U.S. Congress and other evidence led to national legislation to mitigate environmental damage including the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1970) and banning DDT (1972).
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
29 March 1975
Subject Date
14 April 1964
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.6.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8.125 in
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