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Distinguished Voices Series With Dick Gephardt

Former U.S. Representative Dick Gephardt discusses his distinguished career in politics, including his time as House majority and minority leader, his two U.S. presidential bids, and his work following his retirement from Congress. The Distinguished Voices Series focuses particular attention on the contributions made by a prominent individual at a critical juncture in the history of the country or the world.

Virtual Event with Richard A. Gephardt and Vin Weber December 7, 2022 Distinguished Voices Series

Heads of State and Government

Distinguished Voices Series With Robert B. Zoellick

Robert Zoellick and the historian Michael Beschloss discuss Ambassador Zoellick’s new book America in the World: A History of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy, as well as his distinguished career in which he served at senior levels of the U.S. government as well as the president of the World Bank.

Virtual Event with Robert B. Zoellick and Michael Beschloss September 10, 2020 Distinguished Voices Series

United States

Distinguished Voices Series With Tom Brokaw

Tom Brokaw discusses his distinguished career in journalism and his experience as a young reporter covering the Watergate story. The Distinguished Voices Series focuses particular attention on the contributions made by a prominent individual at a critical juncture in the history of the country or the world.

Event with Tom Brokaw and Evan W. Thomas December 2, 2019 Distinguished Voices Series

United States

Distinguished Voices Series with Susan E. Rice

Susan Rice discusses her new book Tough Love: My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For, which is a look back on her dynamic career in public service. (Applause.) HAASS: Well, you brought you…

Event with Susan E. Rice and Richard Haass November 14, 2019 Distinguished Voices Series

Media

Distinguished Voices Series With Ted Koppel

Ted Koppel discusses his distinguished career and the changing nature of journalism and social media. The Distinguished Voices Series focuses particular attention on the contributions made by a prominent individual at a critical juncture in the history of the country or the world.

Event with Ted Koppel and Richard Haass November 12, 2019 Distinguished Voices Series

United States

Distinguished Voices Series with Jim Mattis

General Mattis discusses his lessons learned in leadership over the course of his military and government career.

Event with Jim Mattis and Richard Haass September 3, 2019 Distinguished Voices Series

United States

A Conversation With Ash Carter

Secretary Carter discusses national security strategies in a rapidly changing world and his legacy as the twenty-fifth Secretary of Defense.

Event with Ash Carter and Margaret Brennan July 9, 2019 Distinguished Voices Series

United States

Distinguished Voices Series: A Conversation With Maurice R. Greenberg

Maurice R. Greenberg reflects back on his career, including his time in the U.S. Army, role as Chief Executive Officer of American International Group, and now as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of C.V. Starr & Co., Inc.

Event with Maurice R. Greenberg and Alan S. Murray March 27, 2019 Distinguished Voices Series