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Earth Day also brought about a rare occurrence. Republicans and Democrats – as well as many other people from opposing walks of life – joined together for a common goal. By the end of 1970, the Earth Day movement helped bring about the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency as well as the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. Nelson later recalled that, 'It was a gamble, but it worked.' For his work, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
1995 32c Earth Day Fleetwood First Day Cover setUS #2951-54 – Fleetwood First Day Cover setTwenty years later, Nelson’s partner, Denis Hayes, took the celebrations international. Some 200 million people in 141 countries joined in the 1990 Earth Day event. They brought environmental issues to the world stage. Their efforts brought a major boost to recycling efforts around the globe and led to the 1992 UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
1995 32 Earth Day Colorano Silk Cachet First Day CoverUS #2951-54 – Colorano Silk Cachet First Day CoverToday, Earth Day is celebrated annually by more than two billion people, making it the largest secular observance on the planet.
5 Books of 100 First-Class Forever© USPS postage stamps.*The slash over "Forever" in the image is to protect it from being used to produce counterfeit postage. Actual stamps will not have this.
