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Rachel Carson was born in Springdale, Pennsylvania, in 1907.
* She was a marine biologist, writer, and conservationist.
* Her book Silent Spring (1962) is considered a landmark in the environmental movement.
* She won the National Book Award for The Sea Around Us (1951).
* She died of breast cancer in 1964.
* She is considered one of the most important environmental figures of the 20th century.
* Her work helped to raise awareness of the dangers of pesticides and other environmental toxins.
* She inspired a generation of environmental activists.
* Her legacy continues to inspire people around the world to protect the environment.