In 1985, famine led to Live Aid and a U.S. alert plan. Trump froze it. Now it's back
- Posted on August 13, 2025
- By NPR
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In 1985, famine led to Live Aid and a U.S. alert plan. Trump froze it. Now it's back
It's the 40th anniversary of the superstar concert to raise money for an Ethiopian famine — and of the creation of a U.S. program called FEWS NET to prevent future famines.
