Overview
She had been a biologist for the federal government when she first took note of the effects of the unregulated use of pesticides and herbicides, especially DDT. Magazines refused to publish her articles because they were afraid of losing advertising. When Rachel Carson published Silent Spring in 1963, she was viciously attacked, called "an ignorant and hysterical woman." But her warning sparked a revolution in environmental policy and created a new ecological consciousness.
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5 - 1The Kennedys (1): The Father, 1900-61 September 20, 1992 -
5 - 2The Kennedys (2): The Sons, 1961-80 September 21, 1992
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5 - 3The Donner Party October 28, 1992 -
5 - 4Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II November 04, 1992
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5 - 5George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn't Be King November 18, 1992
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5 - 6Last Stand at Little Big Horn November 25, 1992
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5 - 7If You Knew Sousa January 11, 1993
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5 - 8Simple Justice January 18, 1993
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5 - 9Knute Rockne and His Fighting Irish February 08, 1993
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5 - 10Sit Down And Fight February 01, 1993
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5 - 11Rachel Carson's Silent Spring February 15, 1993
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5 - 12Goin' Back to T-Town March 01, 1993 -
5 - 20Ishi: The Last Yahi Indian December 02, 1992
