The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970 under which U.S. President?
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Correct answer: Richard Nixon
Despite being a Republican, Richard Nixon responded to growing public pressure regarding environmental degradation by signing an executive order to create the EPA. This consolidated various federal environmental responsibilities into one agency.
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