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In 1985, famine led to Live Aid and a U.S. alert plan. Trump froze it. Now it’s back – Knowhere News

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The world was appalled by pictures of malnourished Ethiopian children in the summer of 1985, which led to one of the largest charity concerts ever: Live Aid. In London and Philadelphia, megastars including Paul McCartney, Queen, Madonna, and Lionel Richie performed live. More than a billion people watched in live and on television as Tina Turner and Mick Jagger dazzled the crowd. The event raised well over $100 million for Africa’s famine relief…

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In 1985, famine led to Live Aid and a U.S. alert plan. Trump froze it. Now it’s back – Knowhere News

The world was appalled by pictures of malnourished Ethiopian children in the summer of 1985, which led to one of the largest charity concerts ever: Live Aid. In London and Philadelphia, megastars including Paul McCartney, Queen, Madonna, and Lionel Richie performed live. More than a billion people watched in live and on television as Tina Turner and Mick Jagger dazzled the crowd. The event raised well over $100 million for Africa’s famine relief…

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knowherenews.com broke the news in on Friday, August 15, 2025.
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