Michael Jackson: achievements, criticism, and sources

Michael Jackson

American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer (1958–2009)

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Co-wrote and performed on We Are the World for famine relief

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Founded Heal the World Foundation for children’s causes

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Received 1984 Presidential Humanitarian Award

Set record by winning eight Grammys in one night in 1984

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2005 criminal trial ended with full acquittal

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