Spielberg donates $1M to Jewish museum
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upi.com     04-Jul-2008            

Director Steven Spielberg arrives on the red carpet before the world premiere of his film "Indiana Jones 4: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" during the 61st Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 18, 2008. (UPI Photo/David Silpa) PHILADELPHIA, July 4 (UPI) -- Filmmaker Steven Spielberg's Righteous Persons Foundation reportedly has given $1 million to the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. Spielberg's films include "Schindler's List," "Amistad," "Saving Private Ryan," "ET: The Extra-Terrestrial" and the four "Indiana Jones" movies. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency reported his foundation's donation will go to the museum's $150 million capital campaign. To be located between the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the museum's new five-floor building is expected to feature a large collection of... [read full story]                    


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