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American Theater
Ms. Smith talked about the 49-year history of the Arena Stage theater in Washington, DC. She described the development of not-for-profit theaters, as well as the outreach, school and fellows programs of the Arena Stage. After her prepared remarks she responded to questions from the audience. The last two minutes of the program are not available.
Type: Media
The U.S. Role at the United Nations
Ambassador Holbrooke spoke about the future of the United Nations, U.S. national security interests, participation in the UN, and the problems arising from the failure of the U.S. to pay its UN dues. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Why Is There A Marine Corps?
General Jones talked about the mission of the Marine Corps. He focused on the need for equipment modernization, and their role in foreign affairs. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Foreign Policy
Ambassador Rohatyn talked about relations between the U.S. and France, focusing on French attitudes toward American democracy, the economic integration of Europe, and Europe's role in the global economy. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Footage was shown of Walter Mays reading from J.K. Rowling's first book, Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone, at the New York Is Book Country Festival. He is dressed as Harry Potter's friend Hagrid. Ms. Rowling spoke to an audience of journalists and children. She read briefly from her latest book, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, following which she took questions from the audience. Afterwards, Ms. Rowling was shown signing copies of her book.
Type: Media
Media Coverage of 2000 Elections
Mr. Brill talked about how to cover candidates in an election. He stressed that a reporter should ask yes or no questions and never allow candidates to get away with long answers that fail to address the issues. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
2000 Presidential Campaign Issues
Mr. Kohut talked about the important issues to voters in the upcoming presidential election. He stressed that the public does not want an in depth personal profile of the candidates. He stated that people want to hear about the issues of Social Security, Medicare, health care and gun control. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Adoption Issues
Mr. Thomas talked about the start of his restaurant chain and the success of the business. He also focused on his own adoption and his efforts to increase adoption awareness. He spoke about the Adoption and Safe Family Act that limits the amount of time children may remain in foster care. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
South African Issues
Archbishop Tutu talked about the end of apartheid, the election of Nelson Mandela, and South Africa in the age of reconciliation. After his comments he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Youth Crime in America's Cities
Mayor Menino was in Washington to unveil a new institute to serve youth, education and families and to improve the quality of life in towns and cities. The mayor is chairman of the National League of Cities committee, which established the institute. He enumerated the institute's goals and described economic and social improvements in Boston during his two terms as mayor. He also praised Senator Kennedy (D-MA), who sat beside him, for legislative efforts for youth and cities. After his prepared remarks, Mayor Menino answered written questions from the audience.
Type: Media