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Birth
Carson,Rachel Louise is an american who was born on May 27,1907 at Pennsylvania -
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In 1925 Rachel went to Pennsylvania college because she was a major in english and enjoyed writing -
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In 1929 she changed her major to biology and graduated with high honors -
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In 1932 after obtaining a master degree in zoology, she continued teaching at Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland. -
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In 1935 her father died, leaving her financially obligated to her mother. -
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In 1936 she joined the U.S Bureau of Fisheries as an aquatic biologist -
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In 1937 the artical called "Undersea" appeared in a magazine -
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In 1947 she became editor in chief of the publications division of the U.S fish and Wildlife service -
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In 1952 she left the Fish and Wildlife service -
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In 1962 she published a book called Silent Spring that passed to regulate pesticides. -
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In 1963 John F. Kennedy's science advisory committee supported most of her conclusion -
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April 14th 1964 Rachel died from breast canser.