April+22+1970 



On April 22 1970 the first earth day was celebrated. The meaning of this day was to stress the importance of environmental issues. Senator Nelson of Wisconsin first announced the plan in 1969. Its goal was not only to inform but to stress earth friendly activities. Earth days has been celbrated every year since.

information provided by: prentice hall american pathways to the present modern american history pg. 783

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