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Some of the original fire prevention posters had sinister renditions of Adolf Hitler and Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo. (Ad Council/Graphic)

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WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Sporting his ranger flat hat and army green trousers, Smokey Bear has become more than a symbol for fire prevention — he’s become a national treasure.

By Wendy Howell August 6, 2019