Object Details
producer
Department of Energy
Description
The first “Earth Day” was established by environmental activists in 1970 to awaken the country and its lawmakers to the need for protecting our environment and conserving our natural resources. Response to the event was overwhelming as thousands of concerned citizens participated in community activities across the nation to show their support for the movement.
This revolving tree diagram was produced by the U.S. Department of Energy and distributed on the National Mall during the celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. It shows "how trees work for us." As you rotate the diagram it gives examples of how trees can affect our health and environment such as "trees reduce - heat, noise, flooding, soil erosion" and "trees supply - nuts, fruits, wood, shelter."
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 2010
ID Number
2010.0106.14
accession number
2010.0106
catalog number
2010.0106.14
Object Name
diagram, tree
diagram, tree wheel
Physical Description
green (overall color)
blue (overall color)
white (overall color)
black (overall color)
gold (overall color)
brown (overall color)
light green, red (overall color)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 in; 27.94 cm
See more items in
Political History: Political History, General History Collection
Government, Politics, and Reform
Environmental History
Natural Resources
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Trees
Environment
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1395366