Rachel Carson Testifying before a Senate Government Operations Subcommittee, June 1963
THF147924 / Rachel Carson Testifying before a Senate Government Operations Subcommittee, June 1963
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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
Subject Date
04 June 1963
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.6.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Handwriting
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8.25 in
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