A dozen nations signed an accord, The Antarctic Treaty, on this date in 1959 in which the Antarctic continent was preserved for demilitarized zone and scientific exploration. Gavin and Wyatt review the fine print of the south pole agreement while John researches the music library for south-land country rock. You are invited to “sign on” the Antarctic Treaty on Crosscurrents, 12/1 at 8 a.m.
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