A New Vision for America:
Toward Human Solidarity through Global Democracy

A Memoir by John Richardson
Foreword by John C. Whitehead

Part of the ADST-DACOR Diplomats and Diplomacy Series, the book is a compelling memoir by one of America's most accomplished and visionary political figures. Richardson's astute text reveals the intricacies of political and government life through the eyes of one who has been—and still is—an active participant, with a vision for an improved future.

Mr. Richardson was a World War II paratrooper, a Wall Street lawyer, an investment banker, CEO of Radio Free Europe, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational & Cultural Affairs, founding board member and chair of the National Endowment for Democracy and a board member of many other educational and service organizations.

He currently serves on the board of the Council for a Community of Democracies, the International Rescue Committee, and the American Forum for Global Education.

He is a graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Law School. He has been married for 60 years to Thelma Ingram Richardson. They have five daughters, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.