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By karii0812
On March 8, 2019
On This Day: Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970 and former President George H.W. Bush signed a proclamation designating April 22nd as Earth Day 20 years later. Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year.
Former Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) on Earth Day
Former senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) is the founder of Earth Day and the Chairman of Earth Day 1990. This meeting was held on the anniversary of Earth Day and Nelson discusses the agenda and objectives of Earth Day 1990.