Earth Day 25th Anniversary Rally
In 1970, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson organized a nation-wide day designed to bring awareness to environmental and conservation issues. … read more
In 1970, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson organized a nation-wide day designed to bring awareness to environmental and conservation issues. He also opened an office for promoting environmental issues. This 25th anniversary Earth Day rally was sponsored by 13 federal agencies and several private organizations. The rally speeches and music are part of a week-long series of events. close
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- Bonnie Bick Officer Conservation Council->Maryland
- LeVar Burton Actor and Director
- Mary Chapin Carpenter Singer
- Kenny Loggins Entertainer
- Michael Martin Executive Director Campaigns for the Environment
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Kathy Mattea Singer
- Margaret Morgan-Hubbard Officer Environmental Action
- David Muchnick President South Bronx Development Corporation
- Julie Norman Executive Director Headwaters Youth Conservation Assn.
- Martha Quinn Host MTV
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Jon Stewart Comedian and Advocate
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