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Gaylord Nelson, American lawyer and politician, 35th Governor of Wisconsin (born 1916)

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Gaylord Nelson

American politician (1916–2005)

Gaylord Anton Nelson was an American politician from Wisconsin who served as a United States senator and governor. He was a member of the Democratic Party and the founder of Earth Day, which launched a new wave of environmental activism.
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Governor of Wisconsin

Head of government of the U.S. state of Wisconsin

The governor of Wisconsin is the head of government of Wisconsin and the commander-in-chief of the state's army and air forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Wisconsin Legislature, to convene the…
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