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Images of the Era 1945-Present

Earth Day, initiated in 1970, became an annual celebration drawing attention to environmental concerns

Earth Day, initiated in 1970, became an annual celebration drawing attention to environmental concerns

 

Earth Day, initiated in 1970, became an annual celebration drawing attention to environmental concerns.

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