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Joanne King Herring (born July 3, 1929) is an American socialite, businesswoman, political activist, philanthropist, diplomat, and former television talk show host. [1] Originally from Houston, Texas, she is best known for influencing policy through her long association and political relationship with President of Pakistan Zia-ul-Haq (1977–88).
Jun 3, 2020 · Learn about Joanne Herring's life, from her early years as a socialite and TV host to her role in the covert operation to defeat the Soviets in Afghanistan. Discover how she founded Marshall Plan Charities to help the Afghan people after the war and how she is portrayed in the movie Charlie Wilson's War.
Joanne Herring is a Texan socialite who played a key role in the covert war against the Soviet Union in Afghanistan. She has written a memoir about her life, appeared on TV shows, and received many honors and awards.
Jul 3, 2018 · Aside from Lynn Wyatt, Joanne Herring might be the most widely known Texas socialite, businesswoman and philanthropist. Born in Houston in 1929, the former talk show host celebrated her...
- Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli
Dec 16, 2007 · Joanne Herring, a Houston socialite who is also a political operative and will be portrayed by Julia Roberts in a movie called "Charlie Wilson's War", coming out later this...
- Claudia Feldman
Aug 26, 2021 · Joanne King Herring, portrayed by Julia Roberts in “Charlie Wilson’s War,” wanted to “help the Afghans help themselves,” she says. Karen Warren, Staff Photographer / Houston Chronicle
Joanne Herring was a key player in the U.S. covert operation to defeat the Soviets in Afghanistan in the 1980s. She also founded Marshall Plan Charities to help rebuild the country after the war and improve the lives of its people.
