Joanne King Herring (born July 3, 1929) is an American socialite, businesswoman, political activist, philanthropist, diplomat, and former television talk show host.
[8] Herring grew up in the city's affluent River Oaks neighborhood, and her childhood acquaintances included James A. Baker, III, who would later serve as Secretary of State.
The "Roman orgy"-themed affair included period costumes and a mock slave auction, and was covered by Life magazine and various local news media.
In the former—the story of a Houston businessman who marries five times—Herring playfully introduces herself by saying, "Well, my name is Joanne Johnson King Herring Davis, and I've had almost as many husbands as he's had wives."
[11] The organization unites the efforts of various NGOs concerned with the Afghan people in hopes of providing villages with clean water, food, healthcare, schools, and jobs.
[13] About the military intelligence program run against the prime minister Zulfikar Bhutto, Herring reportedly defended Zia's action.
"[13] In Charlie Wilson's War, George Crile III maintained that "Herring was said to have been a most trusted American adviser in President Zia's administration.
[13][18] Husain Haqqani, former Pakistan Ambassador and former adviser to three Pakistani prime ministers, described Herring as "known more for glamour than for political wisdom", and Zia "showered her with hospitality to use her connections".