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The History of Earth Day

Contoh Recount Text The History of Earth Day Earth Day is celebrated every year on  April 22nd . Take some time to find out about how one man, who was determined to change the way we treated our planet didn't stop until he had made a difference. In 1963, Senator  Gaylord Nelson was not happy with the earth's condition. He wanted to clean up the planet and solve pollution and environmental problems. As a senator, Gaylord Nelson was someone chosen by US citizens to help make laws, so he had a lot of power. He went to John F. Kennedy, the President at the time, with his concerns. The President agreed that the planet's environment was a serious issue, so President Kennedy went around the country on a five day tour to promote the idea of cleaning up the planet. People began making small changes, but it was not enough. A few years later,  Senator Nelson decided to put one day aside every year for the cause of saving the planet. On  April 22, 1970 , the first  Earth Day  was c