Ted Turner has always done things in a big way. He was at one time the largest landowner in America. He created CNN (Cable News Network), dramatically changing broadcast television with the introduction of a 24 hour news channel. In response to the boycotting prevalent during the Olympic games in the 80’s, Turner created the Goodwill Games. He also married celebrity Jane Fonda. 

In 1997, Turner once again made headlines by donating $1 billion to the United Nations. The payment was made over ...
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