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Mr. Gergen moderated a forum titled “America’s Best Leaders: How do they lead? Where are they taking us?” Among the issues addressed by panelists were definitions of leadership in America…

Federal research agency directors and private sector leaders discussed science and health issues of the 21st century. Topics included current medical research, the role of the federal govern…

Mr. Greene talked about his book Duty: A Father, His Son, and the Man Who Won the War, published by William Morrow and Company. The book is about how coming to know Paul Tibbets helped Mr. G…

In often humorous remarks Former Vice President Gore and Former Senator Dole talked about the 2004 presidential campaign, their experiences in presidential politics, the nature and strategie…

Vice President Dick Cheney and U.S. News and World Report Editor at Large David Gergen spoke at the 17th annual Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards ceremony. They focused their remarks on the l…

Mr. Gergen moderated a panel discussion on the future of the Republican Party. Among the issues they addressed were the impact of efforts to combat terrorism on the political process, the fu…

David Gergen talked about his book Eyewitness to Power: The Essence of Leadership, Nixon to Clinton, published by Simon and Schuster. The book is about his experiences in the Nixon, Ford, Re…

Participants talked about how the new George W. Bush administration would work with the new Congress. Among the issues they addressed were reorganizing diplomacy and national security, Socia…

Participants talked about how Congress and the new administration might interact and the likely impact of a closely divided Congress. Among the topics they addressed were areas of likely agr…

Author David Gergen talks about his book Eyewitness to Power: The Essence of Leadership - Nixon to Clinton, published by Simon and Schuster. The book explores the importance of strong leade…

Former President Arias delivered the keynote address for the institute. After their prepared remarks, other speakers answered questions from the audience.

Participants talked about different ways to define globalization and the impacts of globalization on the world. Among the topics they addressed were role of information technology, societal …

Participants talked about the impacts of the Vietnam War on domestic politics and on the media. Among the issues they addressed were the power of the media to sway political decision making,…

Mr. Lockhart talked about the responsibilities of the White House press secretary and about the role of the media in American politics. After his remarks he answered questions from the audie…

Participants discussed recommendations for school reform in the nation’s schools. They focused on the need of alternative certification for teachers, greater technology training for teachers…

President Bill Clinton and Governor Tommy Thompson R-Wisconsin addressed the National Education Summit and talked about the need for higher academic standards. Following their remarks other …

Participants talked about civic standards in American society asking whether there was a distinctive American character and what that character said about the culture. After their discussion…

The panelists spoke about politics and policy that the 106th Congress will be addressing. They talked about the ability of the Congress to work together now that the Senate impeachment trial…

Journalists spoke about media coverage of the president of the United States and what guidelines should be followed in that coverage. Mr. Gergen moderated the discussion.

Press Secretary Michael McCurry and several journalists examined the tensions between the press and the White House. After their presentations, they took questions from the audience.