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Rescuing Da Vinci
Robert Edsel talked about his book, Rescuing Da Vinci: Hitler and the Nazis Stole Europe's Great Art: America and Her Allies Recovered It, published by Laurel Publishing. He was interviewed at the 30th Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library.
Type: Media
Losing the Golden Hour
James Stephenson talked about his book, Losing the Golden Hour: An Insider's View of Iraq's Reconstruction published by Potomac Books Inc. In his book James Stephenson talked about the work he did as USAID Mission Director in Iraq from 2004 to 2005. In his book he argued that the Coalition Provisional Authority was dysfunctional and was staffed by people who had little experience in nation-building. Mr. Stephenson concluded his book by offering his assessment of Iraq's future. He was interviewed at the 30th Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric…
Type: Media
Death Penalty Study
Legal scholars and public officials spoke about a three-year study on the administration of the death penalty, the quality of prosecution and defense cases, standards of evidence used in capital cases, and the appeals process in several states. They also spoke about the recommendation of the study for a federal moratorium on executions due to several problems found in the administration of the death penalty. They also answered questions from reporters in the audience.
Type: Media
The Future of U.S.-U.N. Relations
Ambassador Khalilzad talked about the role of the United States in the United Nations. Topics included the war in Iraq, terrorist groups, stabilizing Afghanistan, sanctions on Iran, the crisis in Darfur, and global climate change. After his presentation he responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Blue Skies, No Fences
Lynne Cheney talked about her book Blue Skies, No Fences: A Memoir of Childhood and Family, published by Pocket Books. She talked about her habit of writing stories as gifts for family members. The emphasis of her memoir is on the decades after World War II. She shared many stories about her and her husband's ancestors, her childhood, growing up in Wyoming, and the fears generated by the Cold War. After her presentation she responded to questions submitted by audience members. Mrs. Cheney's husband, Vice President Richard Cheney, was present in the audience. This program ends abruptly and is…
Type: Media
Globalization and the World Bank
Robert Selleck, recently-elected president of the World Bank, talked about development projects to help poor nations, ways in which globalization has changed the world, poverty as a continuing problem, environmental threats, the United Nations millennium goals, malaria and other diseases, and contributions to the World Bank. After his presentation, Mr. Selleck responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Mayoral Accountability in Education
District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty talked about his school reform legislation for bringing excellence and accountability into every classroom of the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Type: Media
Operations in Iraq
General Ordinero spoke to reporters and answered questions about U.S. military operations in Iraq. Among the topics he addressed were the duration of increased troop deployments in the region, security operations, and the capability of Iraqi forces operating in tandem with U.S. units.
Type: Media
Congressional Fiscal Discipline
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer talked about the Democrats' efforts to restore fiscal responsibility in government to ensure America's prosperity. Topics included children's health insurance, legislation vetoed by President Bush, tax reform, and the budget deficit. After his presentation he responded to questions submitted by audience members.
Type: Media
Travel Abroad
Pauline Frommer talked about travel in the post September 11 world. She was the guest speaker at the presentation of the 2007 Eric A. Friedheim Travel Journalism Awards. Pauline Frommer is the author of the Pauline Frommer's Travel Guides series.
Type: Media