John W. Gardner
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.
John Gardner | |
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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 Palo Alto, California, U.S. | (aged 89)
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) |