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The Story of a Respected Leader

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The Legacy of a World Citizen

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Leadership

Persistent, patient, committed, pragmatic, and honest – words that Max Fisher’s friends and business colleagues have used to describe him over the years. All are noted qualities of a leader. Along with these qualities, Fisher had an intense, emotional desire to return Detroit to prominence after economic depression and socio-political turmoil plagued the city from the late 1950s to the late 1980s. He devoted millions of hours and millions of dollars to have a positive impact on the direction Detroit was going as a major city and a community of people.

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Jewish Statesmanship Award
Date: May 16, 1981
Media Type: Award
Jewish Statesmanship Award
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United Jewish Appeal LBJ Plaque
Date: February 9, 1964
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United Jewish Appeal LBJ Plaque
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Max Fisher in 25 words or less
Date: January 1, 1988
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Max Fisher in 25 words or less poster.
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United Jewish Appeal's Operation Exodus Campaign Inaugural meeting
Date: February 28, 1990
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Operation Exodus Campaign Inaugural meeting
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In 1974, the Hadassah Wizo of Canada, a Jewish women's philanthropic organization, inscribed Max Fisher as a governor of the Haifa Community College in Winnipeg.
Hadassah Wizo Haifa Community College Governor
Date: January 13, 1974
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In 1974, the Hadassah Wizo of Canada, a Jewish women's philanthropic organization, inscribed Max Fisher as a governor of the Haifa Community College in Winnipeg.
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