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John W. Gardner

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American politician (1912-2002)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1912 to 2002 · aged 89
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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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Awards 3

1987honorary doctor of the University of Miami
1966NAS Public Welfare Medal
1964Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Ernest J. GainesAlso won honorary doctor of the University of MiamiJerome WiesnerAlso won NAS Public Welfare MedalBob GalvinAlso won honorary doctor of the University of MiamiDavid E. LilienthalAlso won NAS Public Welfare MedalJames McLamoreAlso won honorary doctor of the University of MiamiJames Rhyne KillianAlso won NAS Public Welfare Medal

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 2002 · aged 89
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11 languages

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