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Welcoming Ceremony for Smokey Bear at the National Zoo

Smokey Bear is being introduced to school children at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Left to right: William T. Piper (with stripped tie), President of Piper Aircraft Corp.; unidentified Man; U.S. Forest Service Chief, Lyle F. Watts; Spicer Conant, 8, who accepted Smokey on behalf of the children of Washington, D.C.; Smokey; Stanlee Ann Miller, representing the children of New Mexico where Smokey was found; and Homer Pickens, Game Warden of New Mexico. Stanlee Ann Miller of Albuquerque is the granddaughter of New Mexico Senator Dennis Chavez.

Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts Welcome Smokey Bear to the National Zoo

Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts welcome Smokey Bear at his dedication ceremony at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The banner reads, "Welcome, Smokey!" Spicer Conant, 8, who accepted Smokey on behalf of the children of Washington, D.C. stands in the center wearing a striped shirt. Behind him, left, is Lyle Watts, U.S. Forest Service Chief. Behind him, right, is U.S. Senator Dennis Chavez of New Mexico.