A Presidential Shout-Out
Then-president George W. Bush was affected by Carson’s passing, and he chose to make a public statement about him. Bush stated: “Johnny Carson was a steady and reassuring presence in homes across America for three decades. His wit and insight made Americans laugh and think and had a profound influence on American life and entertainment.”
A Presidential Shout Out
The John W. Carson Foundation
Carson decided to start the John W. Carson Foundation in 1981. The foundation’s aim is to help support education, children, and health services. After he passed away in 2005, he left the foundation $156 million, which comes out to over $200 million in 2019 terms.
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The John W. Carson Foundation
