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GLOBE Star of Argentina, Earthday 1998
13 May 1998
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Dr. Francis spoke about his journey and how young people can make a difference in the world. He was especially touched by the students efforts to make him feel at home by singing the Star Spangled Banner and raising an American flag.
Speeches were also made by Gloria J. Doll, Superientendent of Asociacion Escuelas Lincoln and by Prof Maria Carmen Galloni, GLOBE
Country Coordinator for Argentina.
The GLOBE students and Dr. Francis also took a nature hike together through the San Isidro Nature Reserve and planted a tree.