Terry Meeuwsen
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Terry Anne Meeuwsen Friedrich (born March 2, 1949) is an American television personality, co-host of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)'s 700 Club, author and singer. Meeuwsen is the founder of Orphan’s Promise, a philanthropic organization leading charity efforts for orphans, especially advocating for help in Ukraine.
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Terry Meeuwsen Friedrich | |
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Born | (1949-03-02) March 2, 1949 (age 75) De Pere, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | St. Norbert College |
Occupation(s) | Television personality, author, singer, philanthropist |
Years active | 1972 – present |
Organization | Orphan's Promise |
Known for | Co-host, The 700 Club |
Notable credit | A New Day (WTMJ-TV NBC News Local) (1978 – 1986) |
Television | The 700 Club (1993 – Present) |
Title | Miss Appleton 1972 Miss Wisconsin 1972 Miss America 1973 |
Predecessor | Laurel Schaefer |
Successor | Rebecca Ann King |
Spouses | Andy Friedrich
(m. 1981; died 2023)Thomas A. Camburn
(m. 1974; div. 1981) |
Children | 7 |
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Meeuwsen was the 1972 Miss Appleton, 1972 Miss Wisconsin[1][2] and the winner of the Miss America pageant in 1973, taking both the talent and swimsuit competitions.[3] She was the first Miss Wisconsin delegate to hold the Miss America title.[4]