Discover the Origins of the First Earth Day
This year, we celebrate Earth Day on Monday, April 22! But did you know that the first official Earth Day was held in April 1970 and included large demonstrations across the country in support of the environment? Learn about the first Earth Day in this video from the American Masters film, A Fierce Green Fire, and how interest in conversation increased during the 1960s as people became more aware of pollution, endangered species, and Earth’s unique characteristics.