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Story of Smokey

Explore Smokey Bear’s History

Smokey Bear leans on his mailbox and reads a letter.

Since 1944, Smokey’s been working hard to inspire Americans to prevent wildfires. Follow his history here through memorabilia and print, radio and TV messages.

1968
1968: Kukla and Ollie
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1968: Rod Serling
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1969
1969: Bomb in the Forest
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1969: The Deadliest Animal
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