6 Questions
What event in April 1970 led to the first Earth Day?
Ohio National Guard troops firing on protestors at Kent State University
How were campuses and communities involved in the first Earth Day?
2,000 campuses held events
What was significant about the timing of the first Earth Day?
It happened during the Vietnam War
Why did the first Earth Day likely receive extensive media coverage?
It coincided with the largest coordinated political activities in US history
Which political figure initiated the first Earth Day?
Senator Gaylord Nelson
What impact did the polarization over the Vietnam War have on the first Earth Day?
It highlighted the shared concerns about war and the environment
Explore the turbulent events in US politics during the spring of 1970, including demonstrations against the Vietnam War, the invasion of Cambodia, and tragic incidents at Kent State University and Jackson State University.
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