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“When I went to Harvard Law School I became interested in the connection between legal standards for safety and automobile engineering design. At that time, it was all blamed on a "nut behind the wheel," so-called, the driver. But I knew that the vehicle had a great deal to do with that because I had come across some Air Force-sponsored studies at medical schools. The Air Force found they were losing more men on the highways than in the Korean War.”

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Ralph Nader, born on February 27, 1934, is an American consumer rights activist. He is renowned for his advocacy on consumer protection, particularly in areas such as automotive safety, drug safety, and food hygiene. Nader's activities and publications have prompted the enactment of numerous consumer protection laws. more

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