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music2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Beach Boys' Canceled Fourth of July Concert: A Look Back 40 Years Ago"

The Beach Boys' Fourth of July concert on the National Mall in 1983 was canceled by James Watt, President Ronald Reagan's interior secretary, who believed they attracted the "wrong element." However, after receiving support from President Reagan and Vice President George Bush, Watt reversed his decision and the Beach Boys returned for a triumphant concert on the Mall the following year.

via WTOP|

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politics2 years ago•5 min saved

James G. Watt, Reagan's Interior Secretary, Passes Away at 85.

James Watt, the Reagan administration's pro-development Interior Secretary, has died at the age of 85. Watt aggressively pushed for oil, gas, and coal leases on public land, increased offshore drilling, and limited expansion of national parks and monuments. He was beloved by conservatives but ran afoul of environmentalists, Beach Boys fans, and eventually the president. Watt's policies and offensive comments led to his resignation in 1983.

via NPR|

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