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MacArthur Foundation - Footnote 24

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Last checked: 4/3/2026

The claim mentions Corbally's tenure as 1979-1989, but the source only mentions him as the foundation's first president who supported Roderick MacArthur's agenda. The claim mentions James Furman and William Kirby working with Corbally, but the source only mentions William Kirby as one of the original six board members in 1970. The claim states the Fellows Program was launched under Roderick MacArthur's influence, but the source says it was one of Roderick MacArthur's earliest initiatives. The claim mentions immediate criticism for selecting already-established figures, but the source says the program was ridiculed by detractors on both the left and the right.

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www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/john-d-and-catherine-t-macarthur-foundation/(1 check)

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Found: Corbally (1979–1989), worked with colleagues James Furman and William Kirby to shape early programs including the MacArthur Fellows, public radio support, peace and security initiatives, mental health…

Note: The claim mentions Corbally's tenure as 1979-1989, but the source only mentions him as the foundation's first president who supported Roderick MacArthur's agenda. The claim mentions James Furman and William Kirby working with Corbally, but the source only mentions William Kirby as one of the original six board members in 1970. The claim states the Fellows Program was launched under Roderick MacArthur's influence, but the source says it was one of Roderick MacArthur's earliest initiatives. The claim mentions immediate criticism for selecting already-established figures, but the source says the program was ridiculed by detractors on both the left and the right.

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