Ralph Nader, a name once on every American's lips, took on the auto industry—and won.
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"Unsafe at Any Speed" exposed the deadly flaws in American car design and changed auto safety forever.
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Nader sued GM after they hired a private detective to discredit him. He won—and used the money to fund activism.
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Just 10 months after his book, the U.S. government passed the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
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Nader's team of young activists—Nader’s Raiders—investigated federal agencies and fought for reforms.
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Nader founded Public Citizen, a powerful advocacy group that took on corporations and government corruption.
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Nader lived modestly, typed his reports, and rode the bus—yet influenced federal laws and millions of lives.
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From airbags to rearview cameras, today’s car safety features owe a debt to Nader’s crusade.
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Nader’s fearless pursuit of truth made him both hated and hailed—but he never backed down.
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From the Automotive Hall of Fame to the Gandhi Peace Award, Nader’s legacy is officially recognized.
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Though he ran for president multiple times, Nader’s influence was felt more off the ballot.
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From courtrooms to Congress, Nader’s work saved lives—and inspired generations of activists.
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