12 min

The U.S. Forest Service introduces Smokey Bear - August 9th, 1944 This Day in History Class

    • History

On this day in 1944, Smokey Bear was chosen as the mascot of a new forest fire prevention campaign in the United States.

On this day in 1944, Smokey Bear was chosen as the mascot of a new forest fire prevention campaign in the United States.

12 min

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