PROTEST MOVEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTESTS PLANET EARTH FIRST CREEN PEACE BY DUCHESS HARRIS JD PHD Core Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing com Cover image Greenpeace members fly a hot air balloon urging people to protect the planet
CHAPTER ONE
THE FIRST EARTH DAY On April 22 1970 millions of Americans took to the streets Some gatherings were small Others had crowds numbering in the thousands All the events had the same purpose They focused on the environment It was the first Earth Day celebration In New York City New York at least 100 000 people gathered Some carried protest signs One said Litter Is Bitter In the city's Union Square people visited booths where they learned about clean air and wildlife preservation Some people gave speeches Mayor John Lindsay was one of the speakers An Earth Day participant wears a gas mask to protest air pollution
