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Pat Robertson and his life in pictures

Di'Amond Moore
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With students and faculty gathered in the Moot Courtroom of the Regent University Law School, Pat Robertson, founder of Regent University, announces Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1996, in Virginia Beach, Va. that the law school had been given full accreditation by theHouse of Delegates of the American Bar Association. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon.
With students and faculty gathered in the Moot Courtroom of the Regent University Law School, Pat Robertson, founder of Regent University, announces Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1996, in Virginia Beach, Va. that the law school had been given full accreditation by theHouse of Delegates of the American Bar Association. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon.
BILL TIERNAN, Associated Press
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, left, and M.G. "Pat" Robertson, founder of The Christian Broadcast Network, share a laugh before a lecture by Thomas Sept. 10, 1996, in Virginia Beach, Va. Shortly after the Supreme Court begins its 1996-97 term next month, Thomas will mark his fifth anniversary as a justice. By the accounts of his close friends, Thomas has found an inner calm since his confirmation hearings.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, left, and M.G. "Pat" Robertson, founder of The Christian Broadcast Network, share a laugh before a lecture by Thomas Sept. 10, 1996, in Virginia Beach, Va. Shortly after the Supreme Court begins its 1996-97 term next month, Thomas will mark his fifth anniversary as a justice. By the accounts of his close friends, Thomas has found an inner calm since his confirmation hearings.
BILL TIERNAN, Associated Press
Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole and Christian Coalition founder Pat Robertson clasp hands after Robertson introduced Dole at the Christian Coalition convention in Washington Saturday, Sept. 14, 1996. Earlier in the morning, Robertson told his group's annual convention it will take "a miracle from Almighty God" for Dole to win the presidency.
Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole and Christian Coalition founder Pat Robertson clasp hands after Robertson introduced Dole at the Christian Coalition convention in Washington Saturday, Sept. 14, 1996. Earlier in the morning, Robertson told his group's annual convention it will take "a miracle from Almighty God" for Dole to win the presidency.
MARK WILSON, Associated Press
Former President George Bush, center, Pat Robertson, founder, of Operation Blessing Internation, Dr. Gabe Rizzi, left, and others tour the first international Flying Hospital, Tuesday, May 21, 1996, at Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Va. The former president commissioned the plane which will be used to provide medical relief in developing nations and disaster-stricken areas and educational training to healthcare professionals.
Former President George Bush, center, Pat Robertson, founder, of Operation Blessing Internation, Dr. Gabe Rizzi, left, and others tour the first international Flying Hospital, Tuesday, May 21, 1996, at Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Va. The former president commissioned the plane which will be used to provide medical relief in developing nations and disaster-stricken areas and educational training to healthcare professionals.
DENNIS COOK, Associated Press
Outgoing Christian Coalition president Ralph Reed, left talks with television evangelist Pat Robertson during a dinner in Reed's honor in Atlanta, Friday, Sept. 12, 1997. The Christian Coalition has $27 million to burn, nearly 400,000 dues-paying members, and one of the most potent mailing lists in politics. What it doesn't have any longer is Ralph Reed. The baby-faced spokesman for right-wing activism is now a secular political consultant, leaving 900 conservatives gathered Friday for the coalition's ``Road to Victory'' conference wondering one thing: What now?
Outgoing Christian Coalition president Ralph Reed, left talks with television evangelist Pat Robertson during a dinner in Reed's honor in Atlanta, Friday, Sept. 12, 1997. The Christian Coalition has $27 million to burn, nearly 400,000 dues-paying members, and one of the most potent mailing lists in politics. What it doesn't have any longer is Ralph Reed. The baby-faced spokesman for right-wing activism is now a secular political consultant, leaving 900 conservatives gathered Friday for the coalition's ``Road to Victory'' conference wondering one thing: What now?
JOHN BAZEMORE, Associated Press
Pat Robertson gives the thumbs-up sign to supporters during a victory celebration as he placed second, ahead of Vice President George Bush, in the Iowa Caucuses on Feb. 9, 1988.
Pat Robertson gives the thumbs-up sign to supporters during a victory celebration as he placed second, ahead of Vice President George Bush, in the Iowa Caucuses on Feb. 9, 1988.
PETER SOUTHWICK, Associated Press
Former Republican presidential contender Pat Robertson gestures as he announces that he is suspending his campaign during a news conference, May 16, 1988, at his home in Virginia Beach, Va. Listening to Robertson are his son Tim and wife Dede. Robertson, a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president, and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition, has died. He was 93. Robertson's death Thursday, June 8, 2023, was announced by his broadcasting network.
Former Republican presidential contender Pat Robertson gestures as he announces that he is suspending his campaign during a news conference, May 16, 1988, at his home in Virginia Beach, Va. Listening to Robertson are his son Tim and wife Dede. Robertson, a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president, and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition, has died. He was 93. Robertson's death Thursday, June 8, 2023, was announced by his broadcasting network.
Steve Helber, AP
The Rev. Pat Robertson addresses the Christian Coalition "Road to Victory '98" conference Friday, Sept. 18, 1998, in Washington. Robertson demanded that Congress impeach President Clinton, saying resignation is too good for a "debauched, debased and defamed" leader.
The Rev. Pat Robertson addresses the Christian Coalition "Road to Victory '98" conference Friday, Sept. 18, 1998, in Washington. Robertson demanded that Congress impeach President Clinton, saying resignation is too good for a "debauched, debased and defamed" leader.
ROBERTO BOREA, Associated Press
President of the Christian Coalition and former presidential candidate Pat Robertson shakes hands with supporters during the evening session of the 2000 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia's First Union Center on July 31, 2000.
President of the Christian Coalition and former presidential candidate Pat Robertson shakes hands with supporters during the evening session of the 2000 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia's First Union Center on July 31, 2000.
STAN HONDA, AFP
American television personality and evangelical Christian leader Pat Robertson, backed by an Israeli flag, delivers a speech to a crowd of mostly evangelical Christians from various nations on a pilgrimage to Israel, during an event of the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004. Led by Robertson, thousands of Christian pilgrims gathered in the Holy Land to express support for Israel, with hundreds joining a prayer session in the heart of Jerusalem.
American television personality and evangelical Christian leader Pat Robertson, backed by an Israeli flag, delivers a speech to a crowd of mostly evangelical Christians from various nations on a pilgrimage to Israel, during an event of the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004. Led by Robertson, thousands of Christian pilgrims gathered in the Holy Land to express support for Israel, with hundreds joining a prayer session in the heart of Jerusalem.
BRENNAN LINSLEY, AP
In a Nov. 7, 2007 file photo, Pat Robertson endorses Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani during a news conference in Washington. On Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, a day after a devastating earthquake hit Haiti, Robertson said that Haiti has been "cursed" because of what he called a "pact with the devil" in its history. His spokesman said the comments were based on Voodoo rituals carried out before a slave rebellion against French colonists in 1791.
In a Nov. 7, 2007 file photo, Pat Robertson endorses Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani during a news conference in Washington. On Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, a day after a devastating earthquake hit Haiti, Robertson said that Haiti has been "cursed" because of what he called a "pact with the devil" in its history. His spokesman said the comments were based on Voodoo rituals carried out before a slave rebellion against French colonists in 1791.
Kevin Wolf, AP
Rev. Pat Robertson poses a question to a Republican presidential candidate during a forum at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va., Oct. 23, 2015. Robertson, a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president, and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition, has died. He was 93. Robertson's death Thursday, June 8, 2023, was announced by his broadcasting network.
Rev. Pat Robertson poses a question to a Republican presidential candidate during a forum at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va., Oct. 23, 2015. Robertson, a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president, and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition, has died. He was 93. Robertson's death Thursday, June 8, 2023, was announced by his broadcasting network.
Steve Helber, AP
Rev. Pat Robertson listens as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va., Feb. 24, 2016. Robertson, a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president, and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition, has died. He was 93. Robertson's death Thursday, June 8, 2023, was announced by his broadcasting network.
Rev. Pat Robertson listens as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va., Feb. 24, 2016. Robertson, a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president, and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition, has died. He was 93. Robertson's death Thursday, June 8, 2023, was announced by his broadcasting network.
Steve Helber, AP
Regent University chancellor and CEO Pat Robertson delivers remarks at a campaign event for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Regent University on Oct. 22, 2016, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Regent University chancellor and CEO Pat Robertson delivers remarks at a campaign event for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Regent University on Oct. 22, 2016, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Win McNamee, Getty Images
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