Ralph Nader

Ralph Nader is an American political activist, author, lecturer, and attorney known for his involvement in consumer protection, environmentalism, and government reform causes. He became famous for his book Unsafe at Any Speed, which criticized the automotive industry and led to the passage of consumer protection laws.

Activist

February 27, 1934

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91

Winsted, Connecticut

Ralph Nader, an American political activist, author, and lawyer, is renowned for his contributions to consumer protection, environmentalism, and government reform. He rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s with his book “Unsafe at Any Speed,” which critiqued the automotive industry’s safety practices and contributed to the enactment of consumer protection laws. Nader, a four-time U.S. presidential candidate, is acknowledged for his ongoing efforts to raise public awareness and promote accountability in government and corporations. He has also founded nonprofit organizations such as Public Citizen and the Center for Auto Safety and played a significant role in shaping the consumer support movement of the 1960s.