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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... called " an excise tax on luxuries . " Everyone else called it a sales tax . It called for a 3 percent tax on nine categories of purchases — entertainment and sports admissions , cosmetics , alcohol and tobacco , sports equipment , new ...
... called Mayor White , who said he would accept , but McGovern did not make the formal offer and close the deal . He called Kennedy to get his sign - off , and was surprised when Kennedy was cool to White's candidacy and said he might ...
... called him from the plane . " If Tom hasn't announced his withdrawal by IO A.M. , Would you go over and tell him I called and would like him to announce it ? " McGovern asked.19 " I sure as hell don't want to , but I will have told me ...
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The Man from Clear Lake: Earth Day Founder Senator Gaylord Nelson Bill Christofferson Limited preview - 2009 |