Ted Turner's $1 Billion UN Pledge Led to Foundation and $3 Billion in Further Giving

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Media mogul Ted Turner was reportedly moved to act by a washerwoman's gift of $150,000. He then pledged $1 billion to the United Nations, which helped establish the United Nations Foundation. The support was followed by an additional $3 billion directed toward global causes. The article presents his generosity as an example that has encouraged others to pursue positive change and international cooperation.

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