Leo M. Cherne, a renowned American economist, dedicated his life to serving the public and making a lasting impact on the world. Born in 1912, Cherne's remarkable career spanned over four decades, during which he held the esteemed position of head of the International Rescue Committee.
Cherne's expertise in public policy earned him recognition as a leading authority in his field. In addition to his work with the International Rescue Committee, Cherne made a groundbreaking foray into television news. In the 1952-1953 television season, he joined forces with ABC-TV to co-anchor All-Star News, a pioneering hour-long prime time nightly network news broadcast.
