Give Earth a Chance Button, 1970

Summary

University of Michigan students formed the Environmental Action for Survival Committee (ENACT) in 1969. They created this button to promote a four-day "Teach-in on the Environment," held in March 1970 (before the official Earth Day, April 22, 1970). It was sold to Earth Day advocates who wore it in support of environmental education, direct action to reduce pollution, and regulation to ensure a future for the planet and its inhabitants.

University of Michigan students formed the Environmental Action for Survival Committee (ENACT) in 1969. They created this button to promote a four-day "Teach-in on the Environment," held in March 1970 (before the official Earth Day, April 22, 1970). It was sold to Earth Day advocates who wore it in support of environmental education, direct action to reduce pollution, and regulation to ensure a future for the planet and its inhabitants.

Artifact

Button (Information artifact)

Date Made

1970

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

Unknown 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2010.75.6

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Marcy Boehm.

Material

Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Blue
Gray (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 1.125 in

Inscriptions

On front: GIVE EARTH/ A CHANCE

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