A Modern Call for Project Independence

From Oil Crisis to Green Revolution: Charting a Path Toward Energy Autonomy

The oil embargo of 1973-1974, led by Arab oil-producing countries, resulted in a sharp increase in oil prices and a shortage of oil supplies. This event had a profound impact on the U.S. economy and highlighted the vulnerability of the nation's energy security. In response, President Nixon announced Project Independence on November 7, 1973.

The goal of P…