Fostering a Deep Commitment to Protecting Our Planet — Earth, Our Shared and Irreplaceable Home.
Encouraging global unity in safeguarding the environment, honoring its value, and taking collective action to preserve the only home we all have.
of international unity and shared purpose, representing a call for all people to pledge mutual allegiance to our one universally shared resource Earth itself.When the first photo of Earth was published in Life magazine in 1963, following the historic Apollo 10 mission during which it was captured, a man named John McConnell was profoundly moved by what he saw.
As a people, we became more aware of our planet, its relationship to the solar system, and its place in the universe,
“McConnell reflected. In recounting the story behind his creation of the flag, he elaborated: In viewing the first photo from space, and thereby sharing in part the experience of the astronauts, we experienced in a deep and emotional way a new awareness of our planet.“
The Original Earth Flag was copyrighted in 1969, marking a pivotal
moment in our collective awareness of our planet.
Life magazine published the first-ever image of Earth captured from
space that same year. This iconic photograph, taken during the
historic Apollo 10 mission, deeply affected many people, including
Earth Flag ( Creator) John McConnell.
Since the creation of Earth Day, The renowned anthropologist and
author Ms Margaret Mead. The Earth Flag is as strong an
environmental symbol as exists anywhere in the world. Recycling is
one of the ways all people young and old, rich and poor can express
their concern for the Earth. Recycling replenishes many of the
world’s resources, and protects many others.
The Earth Flag, a symbol of unity and global awareness, was first
copyrighted in 1969. The American Flag Company in New Jersey
was in charge of its the first production, making the first 500 flags in
an attempt in honor of a momentous occasion.
Following Moon Day McConnell headed for California. There he
initiated efforts to create the first Earth Day, another idea that had
grown out of his concepts for World Peace, and a Flag for all people.
On the first Earth Day, March 21, 1970, the City of San Francisco flew
the Earth Flag. Schools, churches, ecology groups, businesses, and
youth organizations flew and used the Earth Flag. McConnell’s
choice for Earth Day (the Vernal Equinox) was consistent with his
commitment to the nonpolitical nature of the holiday he envisioned.
On the Vernal Equinox (as well as the Autumnal Equinox in the Fall)
daylight is the same all over the world. It was truly an “Earth Day.”
The first Earth Day was primarily a peace rally.
It is proudly waved at Earth Day celebrations throughout the world,
and has been carried to both the North and South Poles as well as
the Russian SpaceStation.
Since the creation of Earth Day, and through the work of Ms. Mead,
the Earth Flag is as strong an environmental symbol as exists
anywhere in the world.
It is a Native American saying that we do not inherit the world from
our parents, we borrow it from our children. Whether your passion is
for a world safe from conflict or a world in harmony with nature, or
both, the Authentic Earth Flag is our one symbol: a flag for all
people.
Following the success of Moon Day, John McConnell set his sights
on California, where he began laying the groundwork for the first
Earth Day—a concept rooted in his vision of world peace and unity,
symbolized by a flag for all humanity.
The inaugural Earth Day took place on March 21, 1970, aligning with
the Vernal Equinox, a day when daylight is equal across the globe.
This decision highlighted the holiday’s general relevance and
demonstrated McConnell’s commitment to preserving its nonpolitical
foundation. The City of San Francisco proudly raised the Earth Flag
on that day, encouraging businesses, churches, schools, youth
organizations, and environmental organizations to follow suit.
The Earth Flag is a common sight in schools throughout the world. It
has been presented to US from over use Presidents, to foreign
dignitaries, to leaders of the Russian and Chinese governments when
early western hemisphere delegations visited these countries in the
1970’s and 1980’s.
The earth flag is proudly waved Earth Day celebrations throughout
the world, and has been carried to both the North and South Poles
as well as the Russian Space Station.
The Earth Flag was copyrighted in
1969. The first Earth Flags were
produced by the American Flag Co.
in New Jersey.
