Earth Day was founded by former Wisconsin senator, Gaylord Nelson.
John W. Reynolds (born April 4, 1921 in Green Bay, Wisconsin; died Janaury 6, 2002 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) succeeded Gaylord Nelson as the thirty-sixth Governor of Wisconsin, serving between January 4, 1963 and January 4, 1965, including the whole of 1964.
Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson created the idea for Earth Day.
Gaylord Nelson (born June 4, 1916 in Clear Lake, Wisconsin; died July 3, 2005 in Kensington, Maryland) succeeded Vernon Wallace Thompson as the thirty-fifth Governor of Wisconsin, serving between January 4, 1959 and January 4, 1963, including the whole of 1962.
Nelson Dewey was the first governor of Wisconsin. He took office on June 7, 1848. He was a Democrat.
Gaylord Nelson's birth name is Gaylord Anton Nelson.
Gaylord Nelson Wilderness was created in 2004.
Nelson Dewey (1813-1889)
Senator Gaylord Nelson.
Gaylord Nelson held several important positions. He was a Senator in the United States Senate and was also the founder of Earth Day. He was from the state of Wisconsin and is known for his interest in making the planet a better place for future generations.
Gaylord Nelson, former US Senator, was the founder of Earth Day. He believed strongly that education is the key to changing people's attitudes about the environment and he devoted much of his energy to that challenge. He died at age 89 in July 2005. Quote from Bill Clinton in 1995 regarding: THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM "The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor given to civilians in the United States. Twenty-five years ago this year, Americans came together for the very first Earth Day. They came together because of one American - Gaylord Nelson. As the father of Earth Day, he inspired us to remember that the stewardship of our natural resources is the stewardship of the American Dream. He is the worthy heir of the tradition of Theodore Roosevelt, and I hope that Gaylord Nelson's shining example will illuminate all the debates in this city for years to come."
Yes. Earth Day was an environmental teach in by Gaylord Nelson in April 22, 1970