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Roger Nash Baldwin

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Roger Nash Baldwin

Co-Founder of the ACLU


Who was Roger Nash Baldwin?

Roger Nash Baldwin was an American civil rights activist and co-founder of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Born in Wellesley, Massachusetts, on January 21, 1884, Baldwin dedicated his life to defending civil liberties and championing social justice.

Baldwin's passion for civil liberties emerged during his early years as a student at Harvard University, where he became involved in progressive causes. In 1920, he played a pivotal role in founding the ACLU, an organization dedicated to safeguarding individual freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Baldwin served as its first executive director until 1950, and later as a member of its board of directors.

Throughout his career, Baldwin fearlessly fought against government encroachments on civil liberties, including freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to privacy. He actively challenged unjust laws and policies, consistently advocating for the rights of marginalized groups, including workers, immigrants, and minorities.

Baldwin's tireless efforts to protect civil liberties made a lasting impact on American society. His advocacy work and strategic legal battles resulted in numerous landmark Supreme Court decisions, shaping the interpretation and defense of civil liberties for generations to come.

In recognition of his unwavering commitment to the cause, Baldwin received the Medal of Freedom from President Jimmy Carter, the highest civilian honor in the United States, on January 14, 1981. He passed away just a few months later on August 26, 1981, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of courage and dedication to protecting the fundamental rights of all individuals.


Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for Roger Nash Baldwin

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Maj. Gen. George Owen Squier

Inventor of Muzak

6th cousin 1 time removed
via Benjamin Bartlett

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Henry Bass

Boston Tea Part participant

3rd cousin 5 times removed
via John Alden

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Maj. Gen. George Owen Squier

Inventor of Muzak

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Alexander Carpenter

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Roger B. Chaffee

Apollo 1 Astronaut

6th cousin 2 times removed
via Nathaniel Chaffee

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Brig. Gen. Henry Clay Wood

Medal of Honor Recipient
U.S. Civil War

6th cousin 2 times removed
via John Alden

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Horatio Collins King

Medal of Honor Recipient
U.S. Civil War

5th cousin 1 time removed
via Joseph Jones

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Horatio Collins King

Medal of Honor Recipient
U.S. Civil War

9th cousin 2 times removed
via Richard Fiske

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Waldo Peirce

American Painter

7th cousin 1 time removed
via William Pabodie

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Waldo Peirce

American Painter

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Richard Warren

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Waldo Peirce

American Painter

8th cousin
via John Faunce

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Thomas G. Doty

Domestic Terrorist

7th cousin 1 time removed
via Edward Doty

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Roger B. Chaffee

Apollo 1 Astronaut

7th cousin 2 times removed
via William Carpenter

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Jim Douglas

80th Governor of Vermont

9th cousin 1 time removed
via Unknown Barstow

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George Barstow

(c1614 - 1652/3)
New England Immigrant 1635

7th great-granduncle
via Unknown Barstow

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John L. Barstow

39th Governor of Vermont

7th cousin 3 times removed
via Alexander Carpenter

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William Allen

3rd President of Bowdoin College

6th cousin 4 times removed
via Alexander Carpenter

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Cindy Crawford

Actress and Model

9th cousin 2 times removed
via Unknown Barstow

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John L. Barstow

39th Governor of Vermont

6th cousin 3 times removed
via Unknown Barstow

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William A. Barstow

3rd Governor of Wisconsin

6th cousin 4 times removed
via Alexander Carpenter

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William A. Barstow

3rd Governor of Wisconsin

5th cousin 4 times removed
via Unknown Barstow

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Walter F. Lansil

American Painter

8th cousin 1 time removed
via William Brewster

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Richard A. Snelling

76th and 78th Governor of Vermont

6th cousin 3 times removed
via Joseph Jones

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Richard A. Snelling

76th and 78th Governor of Vermont

10th cousin 1 time removed
via Alexander Carpenter

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Richard A. Snelling

76th and 78th Governor of Vermont

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Edward Doty

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Richard A. Snelling

76th and 78th Governor of Vermont

7th cousin 2 times removed
via William Pabodie

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Roger Nash Baldwin photo by Bernard Gotfryd