National Book Festival Gala
Authors gave short presentations about their books and the importance of reading at this black-tie affair.
President and Mrs. Bush attended the National Book Festival Gala in the Coolidge Auditorium in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Cong… read more
President and Mrs. Bush attended the National Book Festival Gala in the Coolidge Auditorium in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. President Bush did not speak at the event.
Authors gave short presentations about their books and the importance of reading at this black-tie affair. close
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J. California Cooper Author
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Gail Godwin Author
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Larry L. King Author
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David McCullough Historian
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