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nov 1, 1979 - FTC Proposes Advertising Ban

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The FTC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to ban advertising to children too young to understand persuasive intent. The industry fiercely opposed the 'National Nanny' proposal, leading to a massive lobbying backlash.

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nov 1, 1979
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~ 46 years ago