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Former Kennedy Administration officials met at the Decatur House in Washington, D.C., to recount their White House experiences.

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum hosted a conference on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. The program included presentations by attendees of the March, a pa…

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library convened a conference on the presidency and civil rights. In this discussion, panelists consider President Kennedy’s legacy and the evolution of his …

Thomas Putnam welcomed historians, journalists and members of the Kennedy administration for a discussion of President John F. Kennedy, his place in the nation’s history, and how lessons lea…

Former Pennsylvania Senator Harris Wofford and former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend spoke at an event commemorating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his poss…

Theodore Sorensen, Special Counsel to President Kennedy; Harris Wofford, President Kennedy’s chairman for the Subcabinet Group on Civil Rights; Taylor Branch, Pulitzer Prize-winning author o…

Peace Corps alumni and others gathered to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the organization, founded by the Kennedy administration to allow private citizens to assist others around the worl…

Former Justice O’Connor and former Governor Romer announced a new National Advisory Council for the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, a national effort to increase and strengthen ci…

The panelists talked about retirement, which might last for decades with good health. Other topics included planning for satisfying activities in retirement, volunteering at schools, and par…

A rally was held by several service organizations to support more funding for AmeriCorps. Former Senator Harris Wofford spoke on behalf of Habitat for Humanity.

The 4-H Centennial National Youth Community Service Summit was held in Washington D.C. Speakers included; John Bridgeland, Director of the USA Freedom Corporation, Harris Wofford, Chairman o…

Mr. Wofford talks about Americorps and other federally supported volunteer service programs. He also responded to audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

Mr. Gearan and Mr. Wofford talked about the importance of volunteerism and public service. Mr. Gearan focused on the image presented overseas by American volunteers and noted that new comput…

President Clinton attended this roundtable discussion on disaster prevention in the wake of mud slides and flooding caused by the weather pattern known as El Nino. Residents and state and lo…

Mr. Marshall and Mr. Wofford briefed reporters on service activities in which Clinton administration will participate as part of events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. President Clinton…

Ms. Stahl moderated a discussion on citizen participation in politics and society. They debated whether leadership should and actually does come from the federal government or from local off…

Harris Wofford moderated a discussion on the role of young people in volunteerism. Many members of Americorps and other community service groups were present and they encouraged young people…

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…

At a monthly meeting of a community service organization, Americorps CEO Harris Wofford previewed the upcoming national summit on community service. He stressed that service is both a way to…

The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee met to discuss the national and community service funding for the 1997 fiscal year. Senator Kit Bond (R-Missouri) chaired the committee.