Earth Day 1971

 

“We have met the enemy and he is us.”

 

—Walt Kelly (1913-1973), cartoonist.

This classic Pogo Truth appeared on April 22, 1971, the first anniversary of Earth Day. Still works, unfortunately. (Thanks to Jim Slade for the reminder.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Editorial Comment: We is dastardly phools.

 

 

 

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