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.  -American Heritage Magazine, October 1993 History Highlights Environmental Timeline Earth Day Audio Information on this page provided by:The Wilderness Society How the First Earth Day Came About By Senator Gaylord Nelson, Founder of Earth Day What was the purpose of Earth Day? How did it start?
Washington, D.C. â Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in recognition of Earth Day: âEarth Day reminds us of the vital role we must play in protecting the worldâs wildlife, public lands, air and water for the next generation.