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having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
humanitarian efforts to aid the earthquake victims
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Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
Jimmy Carter, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning 39th president of the United States who transformed his legacy from one-term commander-in-chief to beloved humanitarian, died on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the record-breaking age of 100.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Five decades later, Carter is viewed as a humanitarian and a statesman; a reputation that eluded him during his 1980 campaign.
—Sally Susman, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Carter was a peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
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Continue reading … -- POLITICS REACTION POURS IN – Former President Jimmy Carter remembered and praised as a humanitarian around the world.
—Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
Jimmy Carter, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning 39th president of the United States who transformed his legacy from one-term commander-in-chief to beloved humanitarian, died on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the record-breaking age of 100.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Five decades later, Carter is viewed as a humanitarian and a statesman; a reputation that eluded him during his 1980 campaign.
—Sally Susman, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Carter was a peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
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The idea is simple: philanthropic capital can jump-start projects, and federal funding could eventually help scale it nationwide.Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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While building these cashflow models will likely be complex and expensive, philanthropic capital could step in to help with data collection and provide technical support.Olivia White Michael Wiegand, Harvard Business Review, 26 Sep. 2024
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The billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist threw down a hefty $94 million for a beachfront parcel in the swanky Paradise Cove enclave, adjacent to her three other purchases.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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The building was once the home of Prospero Moisè Loria, a businessman, philanthropist and benefactor.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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We are owned by a foundation with a charitable purpose.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Humanitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humanitarian. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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