AIDS Research in 1991
Dr. Michael Gottlieb, the supervising physician of the first five patients diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome in the early 1980's, spoke about the status of AIDS research in …
164 viewsDr. Michael Gottlieb, the supervising physician of the first five patients diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome in the early 1980's, spoke about the status of AIDS research in …
164 viewsFormer President Gerald Ford presented the Ford Foundation’s 1992 awards for excellence in journalism during a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The awardees, including …
112 viewsGregory Spears of Knight-Ridder Newspapers discussed the specifics of the Clinton welfare reform plan and its prospects on Capitol Hill. He answered viewer questions.
59 viewsMr. Bonner (Journalist/Author) discussed the current state of investigative journalism in a luncheon address. He had conducted an investigation into atrocities conducted in Central America d…
115 viewsMr. Rudenstine spoke to a luncheon audience on reform proposals for institutions of higher education and how to keep higher education available for students of all economic levels. He also s…
51 viewsEqual Employment Opportunity Commission Chairman Evan Kemp discussed the current state of civil rights in America in 1992, and civil rights issues of concern during the Bush presidency and t…
92 viewsMr. Cramer, who traveled with the presidential candidates in the 1988 presidential election, spoke about the book that he wrote of his experiences. He also compared the current campaign to t…
14,743 viewsSyndicated columnist, humorist and author Dave Barry spoke to a luncheon audience on various issues in American politics, including his experiences in the recent Florida hurricane, the Clint…
192 viewsMs. Andrews, who has traveled as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Fund for Women, spoke about worldwide poverty and refugee women and children. Director Capeling-…
231 viewsPostmaster General Marvin Runyon, a former vice president in the Ford Motor Company, spoke on reform proposals for the U.S. Postal Service to improve its efficiency and reduce its costs. Fol…
261 viewsA number of Washington correspondents spoke in a forum at the National Press Club on press coverage of the 1992 presidential election. Issues brought up in the discussion included alleged me…
248 viewsDr. Jack Kevorkian, right-to-die advocate and author, spoke about the movement he supports to allow the terminally ill to commit suicide.
372 viewsFormer Democratic presidential candidate Paul Tsongas and Sen. Rudman spoke on the creation of the Concord Coalition, a group dedicated to educating voters and politicians about the need to …
51 viewsIn a speech to the National Press Club, Palestinian Spokesperson Dr. Hanan Ashrawi talked about the Middle East peace conference. She spoke on the structures of the peace process.
54 viewsMark Russell, Political Satirist described as a piano-playing political pundit, made satirical comments on many issues, including the Washington Redskins, the National Democratic Convention,…
588 viewsDavid McCullough, a Historian, spoke of his new biography about Harry S. Truman. The event took place at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
2,139 viewsPrime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa addressed a luncheon at the National Press Club on issues related to U.S.-Japanese relations and Japans new role in post-communist world. Prime Minister Miyaza…
138 viewsAustralian explorer and environmentalist Sir Edmund Hillary, head of the first recorded expedition to climb Mt. Everest, discussed the state of the earth’s environment following the United N…
61 viewsDonald Barlett and James Steele, Pulitzer Prize winning authors, spoke before a luncheon of the National Press Club in Washington, DC, to discuss their book, "America: What Went Wrong?". The…
162 viewsSpeaker of the House of Representatives Tom Foley of Washington delivered a speech before a luncheon of the National Press Club on the proposal for a balanced budget amendment to the Constit…
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