June 22: This Day in History

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Cuyahoga River fire. Brought into focus the need for environmental regulation.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ingoKWX6VKE]English Lesson - River Fire! - Intermediate - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PtqSvwyNsQ]Cuyahoga River burning, 1969: My experience - YouTube[/ame]