Scott, Mark
(2008)
Smokey Bear: An American Icon.
Documents to the People (DttP), 36 (1).
47 - 51.
ISSN 0091-2085
Abstract
Over the course of its history, the United States has suffered through countless forest fires that have destroyed millions of acres of land. Every summer it seems there is a national news story about a major forest fire. Some of these fires are caused by lightning strikes or controlled burns begun by forestry officials. Other forest fires are started by careless individuals who improperly dispose of cigarettes and matches or fail to extinguish campfires. The U.S. Forest Service in conjunction with the Advertising Council has played a major role in educating the public about forest fire prevention. Within the FDLP, there are numerous documents that examine and discuss fire management issues including the debate regarding the ecological need for controlled burns. Though created by a commercial advertising firm in conjunction with the private nonprofit Advertising Council, Smokey Bear's relationship to the FDLP is often overlooked. Smokey, one of the most successful advertising campaigns in the history of the United States, has represented the Forest Service for more than sixty years and federal laws were created to protect his image. Although Smokeys message is not without controversy, this well-known bear has been educating generations of Americans about preventing forest fires.
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| Date: |
2008 |
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Publication |
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No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Documents to the People (DttP) |
| Volume: |
36 |
| Number: |
1 |
| Publisher: |
American Library Association |
| Page Range: |
47 - 51 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
forest, fires, Smokey, Bear, government, information |
| ISSN: |
0091-2085 |
| Article Type: |
Research Article |
| Date Deposited: |
21 Jan 2014 17:42 |
| Last Modified: |
25 Aug 2017 05:03 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/20382 |
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