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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 for the...

  3. 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.

  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. earthtrustee.org › aboutEarth Trustee

    Earth Trustee. John McConnell devoted his life to "peace, justice and the care of Earth," a global vision, fueled by missionary zeal, that stems from his youth. John was born in Davis City, Iowa on March 22, 1915.

  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.

  7. Jul 22, 2011 · John McConnell. Wipf and Stock Publishers, Jul 22, 2011 - Religion - 600 pages. After a half-century of activism, John McConnell, the true founder of Earth Day, here relates his global...

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