The Man from Clear Lake: Earth Day Founder Senator Gaylord Nelson On Earth Day 1970 twenty million Americans displayed their commitment to a clean environment. It was called the largest demonstration in human history, and it permanently changed the nation’s political agenda. By Earth Day 2000 participation had exploded to 500 million people in 167 countries. Winner, Elizabeth A. Steinberg Prize, University of Wisconsin Press |
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... Reuss was still interested in running . While Nelson and Reuss sup- porters discussed a bloodless settlement like the Nelson - Doyle process , a poll of DOC members was set up to unite Democrats behind one can- didate . Ed Mesheski ...
... Reuss to keep him out , challenged Reuss to run , saying , " I , too , am seriously considering running . " In deference to his colleague Zablocki , the senior member of the House delegation , Reuss told Zablocki he should consider the ...
... Reuss was also interested . Reuss had run statewide , was better known , and might make a stronger candidate , some Democrats said . Ninth Congressional District Democrats in Eau Claire passed a resolu- tion urging both Nelson and Reuss ...
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