John W. Gardner
American politician (1912-2002) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 89
John William Gardner was Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) under President Lyndon Johnson. He was a strong advocate for citizen participation and founded Common Cause; he became known as "the father of campaign finance reform".
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2002Died16 February 20021987Honorary Doctor of the University of MiamiAward1966NAS Public Welfare MedalAward1964Presidential Medal of FreedomAward1912Born8 October 1912
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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 2002 · aged 89
