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Lessons from the 1970s energy crisis can help prevent the next

Lessons from the 1970s energy crisis can help prevent the next


By Jason Bordoff and Meghan L. O’Sullivan

Fifty years ago this month, Arab members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cut off oil shipments to the United States in retaliation for American support for Israel during the 1973 Arab-Israeli War. The resulting energy crisis shocked the American people and shook the economy. Iconic images of boxy sedans and wood-paneled station wagons lined up for miles at the gas pump have remained etched in our national memory. Even the White House Christmas tree was not spared, remaining unlit as a sign of austerity.

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With a penchant for words, Eleon Smith began writing at an early age. As editor-in-chief of his high school newspaper, he honed his skills telling impactful stories. Smith went on to study journalism at Columbia University, where he graduated top of his class. After interning at the New York Times, Smith landed a role as a news writer. Over the past decade, he has covered major events like presidential elections and natural disasters. His ability to craft compelling narratives that capture the human experience has earned him acclaim. Though writing is his passion, Eleon also enjoys hiking, cooking and reading historical fiction in his free time. With an eye for detail and knack for storytelling, he continues making his mark at the forefront of journalism.
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