Historical Events tagged with "ted turner"
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Politics & Government
Ted Turner Donates $1 Billion to United Nations
September 18th, 1997 27 years ago
Media mogul Ted Turner pledged a historic $1 billion to the United Nations in a move aimed at enhancing international efforts in peacekeeping and humanitarian aid. The commitment was made during a United Nations conference in New York City, where Turner emphasized the need for substantial philanthropic support to bolster the UN’s missions and global initiatives. His announcement underscored the necessity for private-sector contributions to public good.
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