Hands Across America

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ken_Kragen
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:television_special
gptkbp:date May 25, 1986
gptkbp:duration approximately 6 hours
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:charity
gptkbp:followed_by other charity events
gptkbp:goal create a human chain
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hands Across America
gptkbp:impact increased awareness of social issues
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Live_Aid
gptkbp:legacy inspired future events
gptkbp:length approximately 15,000 miles
16,000 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:motto “ A Human Chain for Hunger”
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:celebrities
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:USA_for_Africa
Civic organizations
gptkbp:participants over 6.5 million people
6.5 million
gptkbp:purpose raise awareness for hunger and homelessness
gptkbp:result raised $34 million
raised over $34 million
gptkbp:sponsor corporate sponsors
gptkbp:theme unity and solidarity
gptkbp:type gptkb:charity
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:year gptkb:1986