On this day in 1944, Smokey Bear was chosen as the mascot of a new forest fire prevention campaign in the United States.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1944, Smokey Bear was chosen as the mascot of a new forest fire prevention campaign in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The U.S. Forest Service introduces Smokey Bear - August 9th, 1944

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The U.S. Forest Service introduces Smokey Bear - August 9th, 1944

The U.S. Forest Service introduces Smokey Bear - August 9th, 1944