Smokey Bear is an American campaign and advertising icon of the U.S. Forest Service in the Wildfire Prevention Campaign, which is the longest-running public service announcement …

In 1950, when a black bear cub was rescued from a burning forest in New Mexico, he was named Smokey and sent to Washington, D.C., where he lived at the National Zoo.

Mar 13, 2025 · Smokey Bear, an official mascot of the USDA Forest Service, created in 1944 as part of a national campaign to educate campers and others on forest fire prevention and …

May 2, 2024 · For nearly eight decades, Smokey Bear has been an iconic national symbol for wildfire prevention, encouraging children and adults all over the country to care for his forest …

Jan 3, 2025 · Smokey waved and the point was made—this bear is a legend…of legends. By summer the stage was set for a Smokey Bear Live social media broadcast from Camp …

Since 1944, the iconic symbol has taught millions that they can prevent wildfires. The character was authorized on August 9, 1944, a date now celebrated as Smokey’s “birthday.” Artist Albert …

Jun 26, 2024 · Yes, Smokey Bear officially “retired” from his role as a living icon on May 2, 1975. He was replaced by Little Smokey, who was given the title “Smokey Bear II” in an official …

Aug 9, 2024 · Smokey Bear, the beloved park ranger hat-wearing black bear who utters these famous words has undergone a complicated evolution. And his birthday comes as fires rage in …

Smokey Bear (also sometimes called Smokey the Bear) is a mascot of the United States Forest Service. He was made to teach people that forest fires are dangerous and how people can …

Oct 25, 2024 · NASA astronaut Joe Acaba and the Expedition 31 crew selected a Smokey Bear plush doll as their mascot for their trip to the International Space Station, where Smokey …