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Harry Langdon is a legendary Hollywood photographer. Point out to students that this is not the first time that Americans have experienced the politics of energy. Have your students, working in groups, examine the ways in which energy can become a political issue. Have each group choose one energy-related political issue and research it from different perspectives. Direct each group to present a five-minute panel discussion on its issue and how it demonstrates the politics of energy.