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Rachel Carson — This Day in Women's History

American · Science · Activism

Rachel Carson

1907 – 1964

Marine biologist whose 1962 book 'Silent Spring' launched the modern environmental movement.

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Sep271962
Activism
'Silent Spring' published
Landmark environmental exposé on pesticide harms is released.
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