NEWTON MINOW OBITUARY

Newton Minow 1926-2023 FCC Chairman, co-founder of the Presidential Debates, co-founder of PBS, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama, and at age 97, still conducted courses for retired people at OLLI (Northwestern), graduate and trustee of Northwestern University, veteran of WW II, mentor to generations, cherished father and grandfather of Nell Minow (David Apatoff), Martha Minow (Joe Singer), Mary Minow, and grandchildren Ben Apatoff (Michelle Campagna), Rachel Apatoff (Scott Collette), and Mira Singer. 

President Kennedy asked Newton Minow, why is it more important to put a satellite than a man into space? Newton Minow replied, "Because the satellite puts ideas into space and ideas last longer than men and women." 

At his request, make any contributions to a charity of your choice. Service private. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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