PUMPING OPERATION UNDERWAY WHICH REMOVED SOME 1,200,000 GALLONS OF ACID WATER AND OIL FROM THE FIVE ACRE POND. THE LIQUID WAS NEUTRALIZED AFTER REMOVAL AND TRUCKED TO A NEARBY SITE FOR DISPOSAL. THE POND WAS CLEANED UP UNDER EPA SUPERVISION TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF NEARBY GREAT SALT LAKE AND A WILDLIFE REFUGE, 04/1974
From the Records of the Environmental Protection Agency (12/02/1970-)
The Environmental Protection Agency supervises the removal of chemicals from natural resources as seen in this photograph.
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JIM WALTER, NATURALIST WITH EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK COUNTS LOGGERHEAD TURTLE EGGS AND RE-SETS THE NEST, 08/1972
From the Records of the Environmental Protection Agency (12/02/1970-)
Today is World Sea Turtle Day! Along the seashore, it’s lights out at night during the months of May to September to protect the nesting sea turtles.
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MEMBERS OF THE NEW ULM BATTERY, ONE OF THE MAJOR HISTORICAL HERITAGES OF NEW ULM, MINNESOTA, GETTING READY TO FIRE A SALUTE. THE BATTERY WAS FORMED AS A DEFENSE MEASURE IN 1863 AFTER THE GREAT SIOUX UPRISING IN 1862 DESTROYED PART OF THE TOWN. THE ORIGINAL BRASS CANNON WAS SUPPLIED THE FIRST YEAR BY THE CINCINNATI TURNVEREIN WHICH WAS A CO-FOUNDER OF THE TOWN AND STILL HAS AN ACTIVE TURNER CLUB THERE. MAJOR EQUIPMENT OF THE BATTERY IS TWO CANNONS, A HOWITZER AND TWO AMMUNITION CARRIERS, 10/1974
From the Records of the Environmental Protection Agency (12/02/1970-)
Is this the 1970s or the 1860s?
Members of the New Ulm Battery use cannons from the 1860s to reenact a historic salute in New Ulm, Minnesota.
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WAITER IN THE LOUNGE CAR OF THE SOUTHWEST LIMITED PASSENGER TRAIN ENROUTE BETWEEN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, AND DODGE CITY KANSAS, TAKES A BRIEF REST BETWEEN SERVING PASSENGERS. THE AMTRAK TRAIN ALSO INCLUDES A DINING CAR AND A DOME CAR. THE CORPORATION RESPONSIBLE FOR MOST U.S. INTERCITY PASSENGER TRAINS, IS ATTEMPTING TO UPGRADE THE RAIL SYSTEM AND ATTRACT PASSENGERS, 06/1974
From the Records of the Environmental Protection Agency (12/02/1970-)
Today is Waiters and Waitresses Day! Celebrate the people who are always so cheerful and welcoming in your favorite food establishments.
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LEVI JEANS DISPLAY CASE
From the Records of the Environmental Protection Agency (12/02/1970-)
Today is the 140th anniversary of the Levi’s jeans patent! Keeping their enduring popularity as a blue jeans company from their establishment through today.
STRAWBERRY FIELD NEAR ROUTE 50, 06/1973
From the Records of the Environmental Protection Agency (12/02/1970-)
It’s National Pick Strawberries Day! Enjoy the sweet taste of the delicious fruit fresh from the field.
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MODERN TELEVISION STUDIO OWNED BY THE ISLAND CREEK COAL COMPANY NEAR RICHLANDS, VIRGINIA, WHICH IS USED IN TRAINING MINERS BEFORE GOING UNDERGROUND FOR THE FIRST TIME. IT IS LOCATED AT THE SITE OF VIRGINIA-POCAHONTAS COAL COMPANY MINE #2, A SUBSIDIARY PERSONNEL WITH DEGREES IN COMMUNICATIONS AND VETERAN MINERS USE CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION, AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS AND CLASSROOM WORK TO TRAIN MEN, 04/1974
From the Records of the Environmental Protection Agency (12/02/1970-)
At the National Archives in Washington, DC, Jennifer Armstrong discusses her book Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted in the William G. McGowan Theater at noon. Included in her discussion is how the popular 1970s television show The Mary Tyler Moore Show employed many women as writers, producers and specifically, how this show increased women involvement in the future of television.
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DUCKS IN CITY PARK LAGOON, 11/1972
From the Records of the Environmental Protection Agency (12/02/1970-)
Duck, duck, goose?
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Family Of Ron And Teresa Eppers And Construction Of Lake Forest Glen, 05/1972
From the Records of the Environmental Protection Agency (12/02/1970-)
The family that builds together stays together!
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BICYCLIST IN THE MALIBU CANYON AREA NEAR MALIBU, CALIFORNIA WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE NORTHWESTERN EDGE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS OF WHICH THE CANYON IS A PART CONTAIN SOME OF THE LAST SEMI-WILDERNESS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, BUT ARE THREATENED BY DEVELOPMENT. SOME 84 PERCENT OF THE STATE’S RESIDENTS LIVE WITHIN 30 MILES OF THE COAST, AND THIS CONCENTRATION HAS RESULTED IN INCREASED LAND USE PRESSURE. SEVERAL COMMISSIONS HAVE BEEN SET UP TO RESTRICT COASTAL DEVELOPMENT, 05/1975
From the Records of the Environmental Protection Agency (12/02/1970-)
It’s National Ride Your Bike to Work Day! Give your car the day off and stretch your legs on a bicycle!
Source: http://go.usa.gov/2wAF