Private American generosity tops $1 million in 1965
The United States recorded private charitable giving totaling about $1 million during 1965, underscoring a high level of voluntary philanthropy by American citizens compared with other nations.
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1966
Page
9
The United States recorded private charitable giving totaling about $1 million during 1965, underscoring a high level of voluntary philanthropy by American citizens compared with other nations.
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