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American Experience•Season 5•Episode 11

Rachel Carson's Silent Spring

7.2/10 · 27 votesFeb 15, 199355 min

Ranked #9 of 12 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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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

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E1 7.9

The Kennedys (1): The Father, 1900-61

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E2 7.9

The Kennedys (2): The Sons, 1961-80

E3 8.2

The Donner Party

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E4 7.5

Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II

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George Washington: The Man Who Wouldn't Be King

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E6 7.2

Last Stand at Little Big Horn

If You Knew Sousa

Simple Justice

Knute Rockne and His Fighting Irish

Sit Down And Fight

Rachel Carson's Silent Spring

E12 7.7

Goin' Back to T-Town

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E20

Ishi: The Last Yahi Indian

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Episode Summary

"Rachel Carson's Silent Spring" is episode 11 of American Experience season 5. It scored 7.2/10 from 27 votes, ranking #9 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on February 15, 1993.

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