Charles Koch
American billionaire and businessman
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| 2022 | Charles Koch was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor by the Ellis Island Honors Society, recognizing his contributions to American society. |
| 2022 | Koch was named one of the US' top 'climate villains' by The Guardian for his resistance to environmental regulations and significant contributions to think tanks opposing climate action. |
| 2022 | Charles Koch was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor by the Ellis Island Honors Society, recognizing his contributions to American society. |
| 2022 | Koch was named one of the US' top 'climate villains' by The Guardian for his resistance to environmental regulations and significant contributions to think tanks opposing climate action. |
| 2020 | Koch Industries donated $2.8 million to Republican Party causes through a political action committee and $221,000 to Democratic Party causes. |
| 2020 | Koch released his book 'Believe in People,' sharing his views on economic freedom and success. |
| 2020 | Koch Industries donated $2.8 million to Republican Party causes through a political action committee and $221,000 to Democratic Party causes. |
| 2020 | Koch released his book 'Believe in People,' sharing his views on economic freedom and success. |
| November 13 2020 | In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Koch expressed regret about contributing to hyper-partisanship in the U.S. and stated his intention to facilitate bipartisanship. |
| November 13 2020 | In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Koch expressed regret about contributing to hyper-partisanship in the U.S. and stated his intention to facilitate bipartisanship. |
| June 2019 | Announced the foundation of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, an anti-war think tank co-sponsored with George Soros' Open Society Foundations. |
| June 2019 | Announced the foundation of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, an anti-war think tank co-sponsored with George Soros' Open Society Foundations. |
| February 2016 | Koch wrote an opinion piece in The Washington Post agreeing with Bernie Sanders on the unfairness of corporate welfare and mass incarceration in the United States. |
| February 2016 | In an interview recorded in February, Charles Koch reflected on his childhood, stating that he did not live a privileged lifestyle despite being raised in a wealthy family, emphasizing the work ethic instilled in him by his father. |
| February 2016 | Koch wrote an opinion piece in The Washington Post agreeing with Bernie Sanders on the unfairness of corporate welfare and mass incarceration in the United States. |
| February 2016 | In an interview recorded in February, Charles Koch reflected on his childhood, stating that he did not live a privileged lifestyle despite being raised in a wealthy family, emphasizing the work ethic instilled in him by his father. |
| 2015 | He published 'Good Profit,' further elaborating on his business practices. |
| 2015 | He published 'Good Profit,' further elaborating on his business practices. |
| July 2015 | Koch and his brother received praise from President Obama and Anthony Van Jones for their bipartisan efforts to reform the criminal justice system, advocating for several reforms including easing employment for rehabilitated individuals. |
| July 2015 | Koch and his brother received praise from President Obama and Anthony Van Jones for their bipartisan efforts to reform the criminal justice system, advocating for several reforms including easing employment for rehabilitated individuals. |
| December 2014 | Koch Industries and the Koch family foundation donated $11.25 million to Wichita State University, the largest one-time gift in school history. |
| December 2014 | Koch Industries and the Koch family foundation donated $11.25 million to Wichita State University, the largest one-time gift in school history. |
| April 2014 | Koch wrote another op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, stating that fundamental concepts of dignity and personal freedom are under attack by the government, pointing to the health care system as an example of poor government control. |
| April 2014 | Koch wrote another op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, stating that fundamental concepts of dignity and personal freedom are under attack by the government, pointing to the health care system as an example of poor government control. |
| 2011 | The Charles Koch Charitable Foundation contributed $25,000 to the Heartland Institute to support its activities opposing environmental regulations. |
| 2011 | Koch was awarded the William E. Simon Prize for Philanthropic Leadership, recognizing his commitment to personal responsibility, resourcefulness, and individual freedom. |
| 2011 | Koch was awarded the William E. Simon Prize for Philanthropic Leadership, recognizing his commitment to personal responsibility, resourcefulness, and individual freedom. |
| 2011 | The Charles Koch Charitable Foundation contributed $25,000 to the Heartland Institute to support its activities opposing environmental regulations. |
| April 2011 | In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, Koch criticized government spending on business, claiming it leads to crony capitalism and stifles entrepreneurship. |
| April 2011 | In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, Koch criticized government spending on business, claiming it leads to crony capitalism and stifles entrepreneurship. |
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