National Civic League

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National Civic League

ORGANIZATION

Founded 1894 in Philadelphia. "The National Civic League is America's original advocate for community democracy. It is a non-profit, non-partisan, membership organization dedicated to strengthening citizen democracy by transforming democratic institutions. NCL fosters innovative community building and political reform, assists local governments, and recognizes collaborative community achievement."

Official Website:
http://www.ncl.org/

Location:
Denver, CO

Founding Date:
1894

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Aida M. Alvarez Business 1950 SBA Administrator, 1997-2001

Roger Baldwin Activist 21-Jan-1884 26-Aug-1981 Founder of the American Civil Liberties Union

John W. Gardner Administrator 8-Oct-1912 16-Feb-2002 Founder of Common Cause

William Winter Politician 21-Feb-1923 Governor of Mississippi, 1980-84

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