Ansel Adams. Conservation and Environmental Advocacy

Adams was elected to the Sierra Club Board of Directors, marking the beginning of his long-term involvement with the organization.

Adams used his photography to advocate for the protection of wilderness areas, including Yosemite, and to highlight social issues like the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.

Adams was named to President Lyndon B. Johnson's environmental task force, further solidifying his role as an environmental advocate.