Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions

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Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions

ORGANIZATION

Think tank, founded 1959 by Robert M. Hutchins. Closed 1987.

Founding Date:
1959

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Paul R. Ehrlich Scientist 29-May-1932 The Population Bomb

Robert M. Hutchins Educator 17-Jan-1899 17-May-1977 President, University of Chicago, 1929-51

Linus Pauling Chemist 28-Feb-1901 19-Aug-1994 Scientist and peacenik

Stanley K. Sheinbaum Activist 12-Jun-1920 Publisher, New Perspectives Quarterly

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