EPA "Save Gas" Bumper Sticker

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Object Details

associated institution

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Description

During the gas shortages of the 1970s, American motorists were encouraged to reduce highway speed in order to cut fuel consumption and automobile emissions. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency issued this red, white, and blue bumper sticker in the shape of a flag during the 1976 Bicentennial to promote patriotism and support for this unpopular idea.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Ulysses G. Lyon

date made

1976

issued date

1976

ID Number

1977.0526.01

accession number

1977.0526

catalog number

1977.0526.01

Object Name

bumper sticker

Physical Description

paper (overall material)

red, white, blue (overall color)

Measurements

overall: 3 in x 12 in; 7.62 cm x 30.48 cm

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Political History: Political History, General History Collection

Government, Politics, and Reform

Environmental History

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Environmental Movement

Conservation