Ted Turner Philanthropy
Ted Turner is best known as a media mogul after he founded CNN, the first twenty four hour cable news network. He also founded TBS and pioneered the superstation concept. Under Turner’s ownership and with the publicity enabled by his media network, the Atlanta Braves became a nationally popular baseball franchise.
- Turner established the United Nations Foundation with a $1 billion pledge to benefit the United Nations. The goal is to promote world peace, prosperity, and justice.
- Ted Turner also chairs the Turner Foundation. This organization’s commitment is to prevent damage to natural systems necessary for life. Also serving on the board of trustees are his five children.
- Nuclear Threat Initiative was co-founded by Ted Turner and Sam Nunn. The organization’s mission is to reduce global threats from nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons.
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