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Members of the foreign Service, civil service, military, media, Congress, and friends paid tribute to the fifty-two U.S. diplomats and public servants who were released in January 1981, afte…

The panelists discussed the historical dynamics that embody the present relationship between the U.S. and Iran. Topics included the history of the relationship, achieving honesty in the rela…

A ceremony was held on the National Mall to remember those killed while fighting for the United States. Thousands of family members of those killed in Afghanistan and Iraq were joined by des…

Former Charge d’Affaires Bruce Laingen, one of the American hostages held captive in Iran in 1980 and 1981, spoke about relations between the U.S. and Iran following the 25th anniversary of …

As part of a forum on “The Future of Public Diplomacy,” Mr. Begleiter moderated a panel titled, “The Substance of the Dialogue.” Panelists focused on U.S. foreign policy programs and object…

Participants talked about U.S. policy toward Iran. Among the issues they addressed were democracy movements in Iran, potential weapons development programs, the politics of the Islamic gover…

Brookings Institute held a discussion about a report from the National Commission on Public Service which provided a series of recommendations for reorganizing the federal government. Follow…

America and the Courts featured Chief Justice Rehnquist and Justice Breyer testifying before the National Commission on the Public Service. The Commission is holding public hearings to f…

Participants talked about various strategies to achieve the presidency and about other aspects of presidential campaigns. Among the issues they addressed were the importance of presidential …

The guests, participating by telephone, talked separately about the 20th anniversary of the takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Iran by Iranian students during which more than 50 Americans were …

ABC News Correspondent Cokie Roberts addressed the Presidential Classroom, a civic organization for gifted high school students. She spoke about the press’s role in shaping Americans' views …

Bruce Laingen expressed his optimism about the future in the aftermath of the Gulf War. He expected there to be a Middle Eastern peace conference. He stated that the Gulf War proved that the…

The panelists discuss media coverage of recent events in the Persian Gulf. Mr. Laingen was charge d’affaires with the U.S. embassy in Tehran, on November 4, 1979 when he and many other Ameri…

The House Government Operations Subcommittee on Employment and Housing committee continued its investigation of fraud and mismanagement at HUD during the tenure of Samuel Pierce. Witnesses i…

A Catholic mass was held for Terry Anderson and all other hostages.

Panelists spoke on the Report of the National Commission of Public Service

Bruce Laingen takes call ins and discussed commission’s recommendations to President Bush on recruiting and retaining more talent for work in the government.

The Center for Excellence in Government held a panel discussion that addressed the major management and personnel issues facing the Bush Administration.

This forum on terrorism policy was hosted by the George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs. Assistant Secretary of Defense, Charles Whitehouse, and Victoria Toensi…