John W. Gardner Quote

The hallmark of our age is the tension between aspirations and sluggish institutions.

John W. Gardner

The hallmark of our age is the tension between aspirations and sluggish institutions.

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About John W. Gardner

John William Gardner (October 8, 1912 – February 16, 2002) 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".