Nixon Saves The Eagle (1973)

It’s February 4th. On this day in 1973, president Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act.

Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the legislation, how it fit into the growing environmental movement of the time, and whether Nixon gets enough credit for his green efforts.

Find a transcript of this episode at: https://tinyurl.com/esoterichistory

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