Think-Tank-Founding

Heritage Foundation Founded by Conservative Activists and Business Leaders

1973-02-16 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

The Heritage Foundation was formally established on February 16, 1973, by Paul Weyrich, Edwin Feulner, and Joseph Coors. Businessman Joseph Coors provided the critical seed funding of $250,000 (equivalent to $1.6 million in 2021 dollars), enabling the creation of a conservative think tank designed …

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Heritage Foundation Founded as Conservative Think Tank Implementing Powell Strategy

1973-02-16 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

The Heritage Foundation is officially founded by Paul Weyrich, Edwin Feulner, and Joseph Coors, implementing the strategic vision outlined in the Powell Memorandum. Coors provides the crucial seed funding of $250,000 to establish what becomes one of the most influential conservative think tanks in …

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