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- Rachel Carson Testifying before a Senate Government Operations Subcommittee, June 1963 - Marine biologist Rachel Carson's book, <em>Silent Spring</em>, 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).
- June 04, 1963
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Rachel Carson Testifying before a Senate Government Operations Subcommittee, June 1963
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).
- Detroit Free Press Newspaper for December 19, 1862 -
- December 19, 1862
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Detroit Free Press Newspaper for December 19, 1862
- Detroit Free Press Article, "Park, Fountain To Rise at River," March 16, 1976 -
- March 16, 1976
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Detroit Free Press Article, "Park, Fountain To Rise at River," March 16, 1976
- Detroit Free Press Newspaper for November 26, 1963, "President Kennedy Rests" - This Tuesday morning issue of the <em>Detroit Free Press</em> shows the way newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death and the funeral on Monday. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and many following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
- November 26, 1963
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Detroit Free Press Newspaper for November 26, 1963, "President Kennedy Rests"
This Tuesday morning issue of the Detroit Free Press shows the way newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death and the funeral on Monday. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and many following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
- "Henry Ford on Unemployment," 1932 - The Great Depression elicited comment from many of America's industrial leaders, including Henry Ford. This commentary was published in the <em>Detroit Free Press</em> on May 30, 1932. Ford's emphasis on self-reliance and his criticism of public charity were out-of-step with a nation struggling against an unprecedented economic catastrophe.
- May 30, 1932
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"Henry Ford on Unemployment," 1932
The Great Depression elicited comment from many of America's industrial leaders, including Henry Ford. This commentary was published in the Detroit Free Press on May 30, 1932. Ford's emphasis on self-reliance and his criticism of public charity were out-of-step with a nation struggling against an unprecedented economic catastrophe.
- Detroit Free Press Advertising Supplement, "Hints for Cold Weather Motoring," Wayco Oil Corporation Edition, 1927 -
- January 23, 1927
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Detroit Free Press Advertising Supplement, "Hints for Cold Weather Motoring," Wayco Oil Corporation Edition, 1927
- Detroit Free Press Newspaper for November 30, 1963, Section C, Assassination of President Kennedy - This Saturday morning issue of the <em>Detroit Free Press</em> the week after President John F. Kennedy's death shows how newspapers continued to report the developing news of the assassination. Much of this Section C "Sports" is devoted to the tragedy. The section's last page has shocking photos of "The Final Minutes of JFK In Photos, Hospital Details."
- November 30, 1963
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Detroit Free Press Newspaper for November 30, 1963, Section C, Assassination of President Kennedy
This Saturday morning issue of the Detroit Free Press the week after President John F. Kennedy's death shows how newspapers continued to report the developing news of the assassination. Much of this Section C "Sports" is devoted to the tragedy. The section's last page has shocking photos of "The Final Minutes of JFK In Photos, Hospital Details."
- "Henry Ford's Practical 'Toys' Help to Thresh 'Gospel Wheat,'" Article from Detroit Free Press, August 13, 1944 -
- August 13, 1944
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"Henry Ford's Practical 'Toys' Help to Thresh 'Gospel Wheat,'" Article from Detroit Free Press, August 13, 1944
- J. L. Hudson's Advertisement before the 1968 Detroit Tigers/St. Louis Cardinals World Series, "Bye Bye Birdie" - The 1968 World Series pitted the American League champion Detroit Tigers against the National League's St. Louis Cardinals. It was the Cardinals' second consecutive trip to the World Series. Both teams brought stellar pitching to the games. Detroit's Mickey Lolich was named MVP, pitching three complete game victories as the Tigers defeated the Cardinals in seven games.
- October 01, 1968
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J. L. Hudson's Advertisement before the 1968 Detroit Tigers/St. Louis Cardinals World Series, "Bye Bye Birdie"
The 1968 World Series pitted the American League champion Detroit Tigers against the National League's St. Louis Cardinals. It was the Cardinals' second consecutive trip to the World Series. Both teams brought stellar pitching to the games. Detroit's Mickey Lolich was named MVP, pitching three complete game victories as the Tigers defeated the Cardinals in seven games.
- Detroit Free Press Newspaper for November 23, 1963, "Kennedy Slain! Johnson President" - This Saturday morning issue of the <em>Detroit Free Press</em> shows the way newspapers around the world announced the death of President John F. Kennedy. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much of the first twelve pages to the events in Dallas on November 22, 1963. This lengthy coverage was only for such major events.
- November 23, 1963
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Detroit Free Press Newspaper for November 23, 1963, "Kennedy Slain! Johnson President"
This Saturday morning issue of the Detroit Free Press shows the way newspapers around the world announced the death of President John F. Kennedy. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much of the first twelve pages to the events in Dallas on November 22, 1963. This lengthy coverage was only for such major events.