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  1. John McConnell (March 22, 1915 – October 20, 2012) was the founder and creator of Earth Day, and The Earth Society Foundation. He was known for designing the Earth Flag, pursuing causes relating to peace, religion, and science.

  2. Oct 27, 2012 · John McConnell spent his life encouraging harmony between mankind and nature. He spread his unconditional love for everyone and everything by creating an international day of observance...

  3. Feb 28, 2024 · Senate Minority Whip John Thune (S.D.) is the No. 2 Republican in the Senate and one of McConnell’s closest allies.

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  4. Oct 16, 2023 · John McConnell, a peace activist and the editor of the “New York City Sunday Earth Society,” had been advocating for a day to honor the Earth and promote environmental stewardship since the early 1960s. His passion for our planet’s well-being was a driving force in the early promotion of Earth Day.

  5. McConnell is the second Kentuckian to serve as a party leader in the Senate (after Alben W. Barkley led the Democrats from 1937 to 1949) and is the longest-serving U.S. senator from Kentucky in history. McConnell has a reputation as a skilled political strategist and tactician.

  6. John McConnell (March 22, 1915 [1] – October 20, 2012 [2]) was an American peace activist. He was the founder and creator of Earth Day. McConnell is a luminary with a major passion for peace, religion and environmentalism.

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  8. Mar 17, 2017 · McConnell, an entrepreneur, newspaper publisher, and peace and environmental activist, chose the first day of spring, or vernal equinox, (usually March 20 or 21) as the perfect day for Earth Day, because it is a day that symbolized renewal.

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