Smokey Bear - Wikipedia
By 1952, because Smokey Bear had attracted considerable commercial interest, the United States Congress passed the Smokey Bear Act to remove the character from the public domain and place it under the control of the United States Secretary of Agriculture.

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For more than 80 years, Smokey Bear has taught generations of Americans about the importance of wildfire prevention. His powerful message, “Only you can prevent wildfires,” is at the heart of the longest-running public service announcement (PSA) campaign in U.S. history.

Smokey Bear | History, Real, Song, Confusion over Name, & Facts ...
Smokey Bear, an official mascot of the USDA Forest Service, created in 1944 as part of a national campaign to educate campers and others on forest fire prevention and safety; it is the longest-running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history.

Smokey’s Story | Smokey Bear
In the 1950s, when an orphan bear cub with severe burns was rescued from a wildfire, he became the living symbol of Smokey Bear. His story further inspired Americans to do their part in preventing wildfires and protecting our nation's beautiful wildlands.

Smokey Bear - US Forest Service
Smokey Bear appearance requests can be submitted online. Review the Smokey Bear Costume Use Guidelines (PDF, 712 KB) for requirements for costume wearers and handlers.

A Brief History of Smokey Bear, the Forest Service's Legendary Mascot
Smokey was a sensation. In 1950, when a black bear cub was rescued from a burning forest in New Mexico, he was named Smokey and sent to Washington, D.C., where he lived at the National Zoo.

Smokey Bear - Forest History Society
In the spring of 1950, a bear cub was rescued from a fire in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico, treated for his burns, and then transported to Washington, DC, to serve as the living symbol of Smokey Bear at the National Zoo.

Smokey Bear's Life Story, Or Is It Smokey The Bear? | Weather.com
We recently caught up with him at a park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, along with Smith and several other experts who talked to us about Smokey’s life story.

Smokey the Bear Song- Eddy Arnold (1952) - YouTube
The longest running campaign in Ad Council history, Smokey Bear and his famous warning, "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires," was introduced to Americans in 1944.

Smokey Bear | Mascotpedia | Fandom
Smokey Bear (sometimes referred to as Smokey the Bear) is the Mascot of the American Wildfire Campaign, as well as an iconic American campaign and advertising icon. Smokey was named after "Smokey" Joe Martin, a New York City Firefighter who embarked on a bold firefighting mission that left him...