Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year to honor
the Earth, peace and demonstrate support for environmental protection.
San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto issued the first-ever Earth Day proclamation on March 21, 1970. Mayor Alioto's action was inspired by John McConnell, a San Francisco publisher and peace activist, who had proposed an international holiday focused on environmental stewardship and preservation.
The first widespread Earth Day Celebration took place a month later on April 22, 1970. 20 million Americans filled parks and took to the streets in a nationwide teach-in and protest about critical environmental issues facing the world.
April 22, 1970 is often cited as the start of the modern environmental movement.
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