Former Senator Lott Portrait Unveiling
A portrait of former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott was unveiled in the Old Senate Chamber. Current and former Congressional leaders and and former President Bill Clinton spoke about Sena…
554 viewsA portrait of former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott was unveiled in the Old Senate Chamber. Current and former Congressional leaders and and former President Bill Clinton spoke about Sena…
554 viewsFilm maker Steven Speilberg was awarded the National Constitution Center’s Liberty Medal. The medal is awarded annually to men and women “of courage and conviction who have strived to secure…
313 viewsA panel discussion on how U.S. foreign policy and the presidency have been shaped by the development, use, and spread of nuclear weapons focused on efforts to halt the spread of nuclear weap…
171 viewsPresident Obama dignitaries and business leaders at the Clinton Global Initiative. In his remarks he called on nations to join in common efforts to solve the world’s problems rather than “pr…
474 viewsA memorial service for Walter Cronkite was held at the Lincoln Center. The former anchor of CBS News died on July 17, 2009, at the age of 92. His son, President Obama, former President Clint…
2,397 viewsA reception was held in honor of Representative John Dingell. First elected to Congress in 1955, the next day he would officially become the longest-serving Member. Wednesday, February 11, 2…
175 viewsFormer President Bill Clinton spoke to bloggers and activists about the importance of the current time in political history. In his remarks he spoke about pieces of his legacy, drawing compa…
499 viewsFormer President Bill Clinton spoke about obesity prevention and health care issues. In his remarks he focused on the costs of obesity to families and communities, but frequently made refere…
564 viewsDemocrats held a gala to celebrate Al From’s contribution and legacy. After founding the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) nearly a quarter century ago, Al From retired as the DLC’s chief …
502 viewsPresident Clinton attended a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Speakers noted the accomplishments of American and South Korean troops in repelling the…
708 viewsDuring remarks at Pointe Du Hoc in Normandy, France, President Clinton reflected on the accomplishments of soldiers during the D-Day campaign and noted the importance of carrying on the work…
1,206 viewsThe 2009 Atlantic Council awards dinner commemorated the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Former President George H.W. Bush and former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl were hono…
1,297 viewsAfter opening remarks by several participants, policy makers and energy industry leaders spoke about building a modern electricity grid and reducing reliance on foreign oil. Among the topics…
1,039 viewsAt the World Economic Forum in Davos, former President Bill Clinton praised President Barack Obama’s efforts to push a $819 billion dollar stimulus package that passed the house the previous…
678 viewsA funeral service was held for former Senator Claiborne deBorda Pell, who died January 1, 2009, at the age of 90. The senator, who was active in the creation of the National Endowment for th…
2,721 viewsPresident Bush met with President-Elect Obama and former Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. Prior to their luncheon meeting they held a photo opportunity for the p…
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