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The City Club Forum

How Philanthropy Created America

56m 45s

Philanthropy in America is a bursting, bubbling impulse that has vital effects on almost every sector of our society. Private action to solve public problems is one of the practices that most distinguishes the U.S. from other nations, and it continues to play a crucial role in keeping our communities healthy and our economy burgeoning.

Aired: 03/30/17
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Join us as we mark the 2025 State of the Great Lakes with The Ohio State University's Chris Winslow.
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Join us for an inspiring conversation between two NASA astronauts.
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