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Students overturning car in Earth Day demonstration outside Seattle Community College, Seattle, 1970

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Earth Day was first observed nationwide on April 22, 1970. In Seattle, a number of activities marked the day, including rallies, speeches, and educational exhibits. This photo documents a more active response, as students at Seattle Central Community College destroy an automobile as the symbol of air pollution.

Handwritten on sleeve: S.C.C. Earth Day.
Date photograph was filed at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (date of photograph and file date may differ by a month or more): April 21, 1970.
ID Number: 1986.5.52119.2
Date: 1970
Creator(s): Webber, Phil H., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 acetate negative : b&w ; 35 mm
Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 1986.5.52119.1, photo by Phil H. Webber
Copyright: All Rights Reserved