Historical Events tagged with "posters"
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Launch of Smokey Bear Awareness Campaign
The United States Forest Service partnered with the Wartime Advertising Council to unveil iconic Smokey Bear posters aimed at promoting fire prevention. These posters featured the beloved bear as a friendly figure reminding the public of the dangers of forest fires, especially during wartime when wood was a vital resource. The campaign was launched to encourage responsible behavior among citizens in order to protect forests and wildlife. This initiative was particularly important given the increased risk of wildfires during the dry summer months, compounded by wartime conditions and resource demands.
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