July 14, 2007

Legacy of George McGovern

Participants talked about the legacy of George McGovern, especially relating to his fight against world hunger and malnutrition. The celebration included toasts, remembrances, and a video presentation.

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Carl Bernstein Correspondent (Former) Washington Post
David S. Broder Correspondent Washington Post->National Politics

Robert Duffett President Wesleyan University
Sara Ehrman Staff Member (Former) U.S. Senate->McGovern, G. (D-SD)
Judy Harrington Staff Member (Former) U.S. Senate->McGovern, G. (D-SD)
Gary Hart U.S. Senator (Former) [D] Colorado
George S. McGovern Ambassador United Nations->World Hunger
Jim McGovern U.S. Representative [D] Massachusetts
Karen Sendelback President and CEO Friends of the World Food Program
Bob Woodward Assistant Managing Editor Washington Post

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McGovern Presidential CampaignMcGovern Presidential Campaign

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Book TV

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Program ID:: 199919-1
Category:: Public Affairs Event
Format:: Public Affairs Event
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Aug 05, 2007 | 3:00am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:: Aug 16, 2007 | 3:55pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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Aug 05, 2007 | 3:00am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Aug 06, 2007 | 10:17pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Aug 07, 2007 | 10:49am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Aug 16, 2007 | 3:55pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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