On March 26, 1971, the United States established the first Earth Day Committee, marking the beginning of organized environmental activism. This initiative set the stage for the first Earth Day celebration, which occurred the following year on April 22.

The Earth Day Committee involved environmental leaders and activists such as Senator Gaylord Nelson, who played a pivotal role in promoting environmentalism and raising awareness about ecological issues.

The public response to the formation of the Earth Day Committee was overwhelmingly positive, with individuals and organizations mobilizing to protect the environment. This led to widespread engagement in various environmental movements.

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