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The Legacy of a World Citizen

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Max Fisher was the son of immigrants who had little themselves but taught Max the value of giving back to his community. He was thankful for the chance to receive a college education. He recognized that Detroit was a wonderful place to live and work. And he learned that Israel was a unique country that always had room for Jews who were suffering around the world and needed a safe place to live and raise their families. His generosity touched millions of people who may never know his name but whose lives were vastly improved because of his actions.

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Max Fisher looking at a wall of photographs in 1961.
Max Fisher in 1961
Date: January 1, 1961
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In 1961, Max Fisher was emerging as a fundraising genius and beginning to shift his focus from business to the Jewish community and other philanthropic endeavors.
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Annual Fisher Meeting
Date: October 1, 1984
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Max Fisher fundraising at the famous annual Fisher Meeting in his home, 1984.
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1956 Allied Jewish Campaign
Date: February 1, 1956
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Left to Right: Dan Lavin, Art Howard, Max Fisher, Abe Green, John Leerie, and Joseph Holtzman take a break for lunch during the 1956 Allied Jewish Campaign.
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Bob McCabe 01
Date: September 9, 2003
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Bob McCabe relates Max Fisher's commitment to giving back to Detroit.
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Gene Miller 01
Date: September 9, 2003
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Gene Miller relates Max Fisher's legendary fundraising power.
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