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'''George Wilcken Romney''' (July 8, 1907–July 26, 1995) was a successful U.S. businessman, having chaired the American Motors Corporation. He was the 43rd Governor of [[Michigan]] from 1963-1969 and served as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President [[Richard Nixon]] from 1969-1973. Romney was a candidate for the [[Republican]] nomination for President in 1968.  
 
'''George Wilcken Romney''' (July 8, 1907–July 26, 1995) was a successful U.S. businessman, having chaired the American Motors Corporation. He was the 43rd Governor of [[Michigan]] from 1963-1969 and served as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President [[Richard Nixon]] from 1969-1973. Romney was a candidate for the [[Republican]] nomination for President in 1968.  
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As governor he sanctioned a personal and corporate income tax and promoted civil rights legislation. A [[moderate Republican]], he dramatically expanded government spending from his predecessor. Upon leaving public life he founded the National Centre for Voluntary Activity.
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As governor he sanctioned a personal and corporate income tax and promoted civil rights legislation. A [[moderate Republican]], he dramatically expanded government spending from his predecessor. Upon leaving public life he founded the National Center for Voluntary Activity.
    
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