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The White House Historical Association hosted a conference in Washington, D.C., with representatives from presidential sites across the nation. This was a conversation about how history migh…

The Brookings Institution hosted a morning-long event on the importance of military and civilian national service programs. This portion included a panel discussion featuring policy and gove…

Panelists talked about what presidents can do to combat poverty. Participants included a George W. Bush administration domestic policy adviser, the director of the LBJ Library, and journalis…

Speakers at the 68th Annual Conference on Citizenship talked about ways to engage citizens to become active civil participants in their communities. General Stanley McChrystal (Ret.) receive…

Jim Rohr gave the keynote address at the Commission on Political Reform’s event to encourage national unity. After Mr. Rohr’s remarks, Susan Page moderated a town hall meeting on public serv…

Business and non-profit leaders talked about their efforts to increase high school graduation rates at an America’s Promise Alliance conference. Following opening remarks, Education Secretar…

Various panelists discussed economic opportunity in the United States at the 2011 Opportunity Nation Summit. Opportunity Nation is a group of businesses, schools, and nonprofits that promote…

Leaders from throughout the country gathered for an annual forum to discuss the nation’s civic health. Justice Kennedy was presented with the Conference’s Franklin Award for his role in crea…

Mr. Bridgeland talked about the level of national volunteerism nearly two years after the creation of USA Freedom Corps. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes, and electronic ma…

Mr. Bridgeland gave the 2003 commencement address at St. Anselm College. His subject was the importance of public service and civic engagement.

Business leaders spoke at a forum to launch a “Business Strengthening America” campaign and to encourage civic activity and volunteer efforts. Among the topics they addressed were building p…

John Bridgeland of the USA Freedom Corps talked about one of the White House’s newest offices and the reasons why the Bush Administration thought it would help the country post-September 11t…

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…

The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives released a report on obstacles to the involvement of faith-based organizations in federal social services programs. Participan…