Edward H. Crane, R.I.P.

Edward H. Crane was a true champion of freedom.

Political, economic, educational, expression and more. 

In 1974, he became chairman of the Libertarian National

Committee and in this capacity shaped the identity of the 

Libertarian Party, the third-largest political party in the 

United States. Three years later Crane left this post to 

found the Cato Institute alongside Charles Kock and 

Murray Rothbard. Crane was Cato's president from 

1977 until 2012, along the way transforming the Institute

into one of the world's most influential think tanks.

Edward Crane was absolutely indefatigable. He now has 

gone to his well-deserved eternal rest at 81. 

R.I.P.

The Peasant is dedicating his 900th post to honoring 

this friend of freedom. 

MEM