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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... race , announced his candidacy . A few days later , the DOC balloting showed Nelson the winner , followed by Fairchild , Reuss , and Doyle . Despite his poll victory , Nelson dropped out and prepared to run for reelection to the ...
... race . " Nelson quickly drafted a press release and sent it to the newspapers , saying he would make an an- nouncement about the race on Monday , three days later . When Reuss came into Nelson's office , Nelson said , " There isn't much ...
... race , also stayed out . Nelson's bold , early entry into the race had cleared the primary field . Nelson's fourteen - month campaign began immediately . In the first month , he made at least eight speeches on a variety of issues . He ...
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