John McConnell (peace activist)
John McConnell | |
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McConnell in front of his home in Denver, Colorado, USA with the Earth Flag he designed | |
| Born | March 22, 1915 Davis City, Iowa, U.S |
| Died | October 20, 2012 (aged 97) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Founder of Earth Day |
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.