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On the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970, CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite narrated a special report.
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From the archives: 1970 Earth Day special report with Walter Cronkite
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2025 Apr 22
From April 22, 1970, CBS News covers the first ever Earth Day with reports from across the United States. Note: This CBS News program aired in 1970 and includes terminology that adhered to the standards of its time. It is presented here with minimal edits.
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CBS News
7M subscribers
CBS News
210 Likes
7,004 Views
2025 Apr 22
From April 22, 1970, CBS News covers the first ever Earth Day with reports from across the United States. Note: This CBS News program aired in 1970 and includes terminology that adhered to the standards of its time. It is presented here with minimal edits.
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CBS News
7M subscribers
Tue Apr 22, 2025: CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite talking about the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970
Mon Apr 22, 2024: CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite talking about the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970
Sat Apr 22, 2023: CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite talking about the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970
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Wed Apr 22, 2020: CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite talking about the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970
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