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Violence Against Women
Professor MacKinnon spoke about problems of pornography and violence against women. She also described violence against women which has occurred in Bosnia.
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National Press Club Book Fair
The book fair is an annual fundraising event benefitting the National Press Club library. Clips were shown of several authors such as Jack Nelson and Susan Stamberg who sat at tables, autographing and selling their latest books.
Type: Media
The Creation of \"Barney\"""
Ms. Leach described the creation of Barney, a dinosaur on children's television, and the resulting highly successful television series, videos for the home, and products such as toys and clothing. Ms. Leach said she had been trying to find non-violent programming for her own toddler and created "Barney" out of necessity. Ms. Leach spoke to an audience of journalists and their children, and answered questions from the audience. Following the question period, "Barney" appeared to lead the children in singing songs from the "Barney" show. The program ends during the first song.
Type: Media
U.S.-Israel Relations
Prime Minister Rabin spoke about the ongoing peace talks with the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) that will bring about a Palestine state at the city of Jericho. Following his opening statement, he took questions from the audience.
Type: Media
U.S. Education Athletic Issues
Mr. Knight spoke about the importance of education and athletics in major college sports. Following his opening comments, he took questions concerning his history as coach of Army and Indiana University.
Type: Media
U.S. Humanities Education
Chairman Hackney spoke about the need for continued emphasis on humanities education in the U.S. and throughout the world. Following his opening remarks, he took questions concerning the Endowment's role in the education renaissance.
Type: Media
U.S. Water Policy
Mr. Grosvenor spoke about the need for water conservation in the U.S. and throughout the world. Following his opening comments, he took questions concerning U.S. water policy.
Type: Media
Post-Cold War Foreign Policy
Former Prime Minister Thatcher spoke about the state of post-Cold War foreign policy in the light of nationalistic tendencies suppressed by communism throughout the world. She also discussed the European Community and its chances in Western Europe. Following her prepared speech, she took questions from the audience.
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Ivory Trade
Mr. Douglas-Hamilton spoke about the effort to eliminate the sale and distribution of ivory in parts of Africa. Following an opening statement, he took questions concerning the ivory trade.
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First Ladies and the Media
Women who covered or worked for former first ladies participated in a panel discussing media coverage of first ladies. Nan Robertson covered Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, and Pat Nixon. Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld served as press secretary to Betty Ford. Also participating in the panel was Edith Mayo who served as curator of the Smithsonian Institution on first ladies. Barbara Matsuow moderated the panel. This program was jointly organized by the National Museum of American History and the National Press Club and is the eighth in a series of annual forums held to honor freedom of the…
Type: Media