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Peggy Charren

American activist (1928-2015) · United States · On the map · Activists · Died at 86

Peggy Sundelle Charren was an American activist best known as the founder of Action for Children's Television (ACT), a national child advocacy organization. The organization was founded in an effort to encourage program diversity and eliminate commercial abuses in children's television programming.

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Presidential Medal of Freedom, Bill Clinton1995
Trustees Award1988
Peabody Awards

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In 1995, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Country
United States
Category
Activists
Type
Activist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2015 · aged 86

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