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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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The JWV Medal of Merit.
Jewish War Veterans of America Medal of Merit
Date: January 31, 1973
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This Medal of Merit from the Jewish War Veterans of the USA, awarded in 1973 to Max Fisher, "Compassionate Jew-American Patriot."
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Detroit News 1999 Michiganian of the Year
Date: April 23, 2000
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1999, Michiganian of the Year Award
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Max Fisher with Whoopi Goldberg at Brandeis University Commencement, May 1997.
Max with Whoopi Goldberg at Brandeis University Commencement, May 1997
Date: May 25, 1997
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Max Fisher with Whoopi Goldberg at Brandeis University Commencement, May 1997.
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Max Fisher enjoys the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with Peter Cummings and Governor Jennifer Granholm.
At the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Date: October 1, 2003
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Max Fisher enjoys the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with Peter Cummings and others.
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The street front of the Max M. Fisher Music Center.
The Max M. Fisher Music Center
Date: October 1, 2003
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Using a large donation from Max Fisher, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra opened the innovative Max M. Fisher Music Center, devoted to youth music education and professional rehearsal space.
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