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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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Thomas Chaffee

(unk - c1683)
Great Migration Immigrant 1637

6th great-grandfather

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George H. W. Bush

41st U.S. President

7th cousin 3 times removed
via Nicholas Jacob

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George H. W. Bush

41st U.S. President

8th cousin 3 times removed
via Thomas Holbrook

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George H. W. Bush

41st U.S. President

6th cousin 3 times removed
via Joseph Carpenter

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Barbara (Pierce) Bush

First Lady of President George H.W. Bush

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Thomas Holbrook

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George W. Bush

43rd U.S. President

7th cousin 4 times removed
via Nicholas Jacob

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George W. Bush

43rd U.S. President

8th cousin 3 times removed
via Thomas Holbrook

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George W. Bush

43rd U.S. President

6th cousin 4 times removed
via Joseph Carpenter

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James Garfield

20th U.S. President

7th cousin 1 time removed
via Thomas Holbrook

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James Garfield

20th U.S. President

6th cousin
via Joseph Carpenter

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Calvin Coolidge

30th U.S. President

8th cousin
via John Alden

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Calvin Coolidge

30th U.S. President

8th cousin
via Edward Doty

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Calvin Coolidge

30th U.S. President

7th cousin 1 time removed
via Samuel Stowell

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Grace (Goodhue) Coolidge

First Lady of President Calvin Coolidge

7th cousin 1 time removed
via Robert Bartlett

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Richard Gere

Movie Actor

8th cousin 3 times removed
via Jonathan Brewster

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Richard Gere

Movie Actor

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Robert Bartlett

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Richard Gere

Movie Actor

8th cousin 2 times removed
via William Barstow

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Tennessee Williams

Author of A Streetcar Named Desire

8th cousin
via Edward Gilman Jr.

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Humphrey Bogart

Movie Actor

10th cousin
via Alexander Carpenter

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Humphrey Bogart

Movie Actor

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Humphrey Turner

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Humphrey Bogart

Movie Actor

6th cousin 1 time removed
via Mehitable Allyn

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John Quincy Adams

6th U.S. President

4th cousin 4 times removed
via John Alden

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John Adams

2nd U.S. President and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

3rd cousin 5 times removed
via John Alden

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John Alden

(c1599 - 1687)
Mayflower passenger 1620

7th great-grandfather

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Lucille Ball

TV Actress - “I Love Lucy”

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Thomas Holbrook

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Roger Nash Baldwin photo by Bernard Gotfryd