Founders Day 2024 is on Sunday, August 25, 2024: Who is founder of Earth Day ?

Sunday, August 25, 2024 is Founders Day 2024. Founders Day (Afrikaans: Stigtingsdag) or Van Riebeeck's Day was a formal public holiday of the Union of South Africa and the Republic of South Africa until 1994. The holiday was established on 6 April 1952 during the Van Riebeeck Festival in honour of the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the Dutch in South Africa.

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Founders Day (Afrikaans: Stigtingsdag) or Van Riebeeck's Day was a formal public holiday of the Union of South Africa and the Republic of South Africa until 1994. The holiday was established on 6 April 1952 during the Van Riebeeck Festival in honour of the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the Dutch in South Africa.

Gaylord Nelson

Gaylord Nelson, former US Senator, was the founder of Earth Day. He believed strongly that education is the key to changing people's attitudes about the environment and he devoted much of his energy to that challenge. He died at age 89 in July 2005.

Quote from Bill Clinton in 1995 regarding: THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM

"The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor given to civilians in the United States. Twenty-five years ago this year, Americans came together for the very first Earth Day. They came together because of one American - Gaylord Nelson. As the father of Earth Day, he inspired us to remember that the stewardship of our natural resources is the stewardship of the American Dream. He is the worthy heir of the tradition of Theodore Roosevelt, and I hope that Gaylord Nelson's shining example will illuminate all the debates in this city for years to come."

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When is Whittier,California's founders day?

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A small extract from that page - apparently posted in early 2012 - is -

Whittier will observe its 118th annual Founders’ Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 12 (2012). Founders’ Day has a special meaning this year, as 2012 also marks the 125th birthday of Whittier’s founding and settlement.

Is founder's day important?

You can read about Founder's Day here: 's_Day

If it's not mandatory to go then I can't see why you should go.