Meraj Hashmi
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Introduction
Pat Robertson was a renowned American televangelist and political commentator. He was born on March 22, 1930, in Lexington, Virginia, and passed away on June 8, 2023.
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Military Service
From 1948 to 1952, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
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Establishment of a Christian Media Empire
In 1961, Robertson purchased his first television station with just $70, which later became the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN).
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Launch of 'The 700 Club'
In 1966, he began hosting 'The 700 Club', a Christian news and talk show that ran for several decades.
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Political Involvement
In 1988, Robertson ran for the Republican Party's nomination for U.S. President but was unsuccessful.
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Founding of 'Operation Blessing'
In 1978, he launched Operation Blessing, an international organization providing emergency relief and development aid.
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Founding of Regent University
In 1977, Robertson established Regent University, which grew into a major Christian university.
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Media and Business Deals
In 1997, he sold one of his spin-off channels, The Family Channel, for $1.9 billion.
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The Book 'The New World Order'
In 1991, Robertson wrote 'The New World Order', which became a New York Times bestseller.
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International Media Expansion
Robertson established Christian media networks in Asia, the United Kingdom, and Africa, expanding his global influence.
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Interest in Horse Racing
During the 1990s, he developed an interest in horse racing and established 'Tega Farm', where he raced horses.