John W. Gardner
American politician (1912-2002)
John William Gardner, (October 8, 1912 – February 16, 2002) was an American politician. He served as the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Lyndon Johnson. He was the founder of Common Cause.
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| 6th United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare | |
| In office August 18, 1965 – March 1, 1968 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Anthony J. Celebrezze |
| Succeeded by | Wilbur J. Cohen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John William Gardner October 8, 1912 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 2002 (aged 89) Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | San Francisco National Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Aida Gardner |
| Education | Stanford University (BA) University of California, Berkeley (MA, PhD) |
| Awards | Presidential Medal of Freedom (1964) Public Welfare Medal (1966) |
Other websites
change- "John Gardner: Uncommon American" PBS documentary
- John W. Gardner at Find a Grave
- "John W. Gardner: The Man Behind Our Mission" Archived 2015-05-12 at the Wayback Machine
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