Both of them were Americans with lots of money and philanthropists
What do you mean by pilgrims?
Do you mean pilgrims who landed in New England/Mid-Atlantic and colonized in those areas???
Here are four ways it was effective:
A. Higher Education Act which allowed more students to attend college from things such as Pell Grants and loans, etc.
B. It also included the Water Quality Act which started the testing of water for pollutants and bacteria in the water.
C. The Air Quality Act also set standards for industrial and auto emissions.
D. The Civil Rights Act outlawed segregation in all public places and facilities.
George Washington was the first president of the United States.