What Would Rachel Say?

Thursday, March 22, at 7 p.m.
The Silent Spring of Rachel Carson, Film and Discussion
Special Featured Document Displays in Washington, DC

The National Archives, William G. McGowan Theater
In commemoration of the 100th birthday of Rachel Carson, we present a screening of the 1963 CBS Reports television program The Silent Spring of Rachel Carson (60 minutes). Hosted by Eric Sevareid and televised soon after the publication of Carson's controversial book Silent Spring, the program features the rare appearance of Carson on film at her home in Silver Spring, Maryland, and her cottage in Maine. CBS aired the show despite receiving more than 1,000 letters of protest and experiencing the withdrawal of three major sponsors. Joining us tonight to introduce the screening is special guest Roger Christie, Rachel Carson's adopted son. Following the screening, Christie will be joined by Diana Post, executive director of the Rachel Carson Council, to discuss the film and take audience questions.

Rachel Carson documents on display March 22 - April 22
The National Archives will display documents relating to her career as a Federal employee with the Bureau of Fisheries. East Rotunda Gallery.