Senator Jackson shouted down during talks on first "Earth Day"

Title

Senator Jackson shouted down during talks on first "Earth Day"

Description

WSU hosts a full day of environmental talks, films, and forums, as part of the first ever "Earth Day." Washington senator Henry M. Jackson speaks in the CUB Ballroom about environmental issues. Jackson, a Vietnam supporter, was repeatedly shouted down by anti-war activists who pelted him with marshmallows.

Date

1970-04-22

Citation

“Senator Jackson shouted down during talks on first "Earth Day",” Digital Exhibits, accessed November 23, 2024, http://digitalexhibits.libraries.wsu.edu/items/show/7883.