Earth Day, a demonstration against pollution and for improved environmental policies, was first observed on this day in history, April 22, 1970. Demonstrations occurred nationwide.
Denis Hayes, a young environmental activist, was hired to organize the planned teach-ins, says that site.
Demonstrators in New York City chalked messages on the pavement during the first Earth Day on April 20, 1970. An estimated 20 million people took part in the first Earth Day demonstrations, which amounted to 10% of the U.S. population in 1970, it adds. Following the success of the Earth Day demonstrations, Congress began to act with measures aimed at improving the environment and reducing pollution.
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