The Oil Embargo & the Environment
Clip: Season 22 Episode 5 | 56sVideo has Closed Captions
The 1973 oil embargo highlighted US dependence on foreign oil.
The 1973 oil embargo highlighted US dependence on foreign oil.
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The Oil Embargo & the Environment
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The 1973 oil embargo highlighted US dependence on foreign oil.
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