title: A tribute to Cyril Brickfield.
abstract: A philosopher once said that an institution was but the lengthening shadow of one man. If that is true, the man behind the success of AARP is Cyril Brickfield. It is fortunate for the senior citizens of the United States that he is a man of such vision, and that he is the personification of so many of the fundamental American values. For more than a score of years, he has quietly worked behind the scenes to build AARP. His effort has been grounded in a firm understanding that in unity there is strength. Cy Brickfield has done more than any man alive to unify the nation's older Americans and to use the resulting power for the benefit of all. Mr. Brickfield deserves the commendation and respect of all Americans for his extraordinary achievements. CARING is proud to salute this great American.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003255:Consumer Organizations / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006666:History of Medicine; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D012179:Retirement; D014481:United States