Gaylord Nelson Quotes

Gaylord Anton Nelson was an American politician and environmentalist from Wisconsin who served as a United States Senator and governor. A Democrat, he was the founder of Earth Day, which launched a new wave of environmental activism. Wikipedia

✵ 4. June 1916 – 3. July 2005

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Gaylord Nelson Quotes

“The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.”

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