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Heritage Foundation Founder Edwin Feulner Jr. Dies at 83

7/19/2025

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Edwin J. Feulner Jr., the visionary founder of The Heritage Foundation, has died at 83, leaving behind a powerful legacy. Since 1973, he turned the organization into a cornerstone of conservative thought, championing "big-tent conservatism" and influencing Reagan's policies. His family and leaders pledge to carry forward his impactful mission.

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Edwin J. Feulner Jr., the visionary founder of The Heritage Foundation, has died at 83, leaving behind a powerful legacy. Since 1973, he turned the organization into a cornerstone of conservative thought, championing "big-tent conservatism" and influencing Reagan's policies. His family and leaders pledge to carry forward his impactful mission.