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SUMMARY:The World Affairs Council of Central Illinois (WACCI) announces a special evening Portraits of American Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Central Illinois (WACCI) announces a special evening Portraits of American Diplomacy with a reception\, exhibit\, and panel presentation on October 23 at the Old State Capitol.  \n\nIn 1776\, America's diplomats helped win the American Revolution\, and over the past 250 years\, they have continued to make our country safer\, stronger\, and more prosperous. The exhibit of 21 large panels highlights the role of diplomacy beginning with Benjamin Franklin\, through two world wars\, the Cold War\, and into the 21st Century. Featured speaker\, Tom Selinger\, from the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training\, will share stories of Illinois diplomats\, and a panel of former diplomats will engage in discussion about their roles.\n\nThe panel will include Gordon Duguid\, former NATO Senior Foreign Service Officer\, and Kathy Johnson (Springfield)\, former U.S. diplomat who served on four continents\; the discussion will be moderated by Jeff Trimble\, past journalist with U.S. News and World Report.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif">The World Affairs Council of Central Illinois (WACCI) announces a special evening <em>Portraits of American Diplomacy </em>with a reception\, exhibit\, and panel presentation on October 23 at the Old State Capitol.&nbsp\; </span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif">In 1776\, America&#39\;s diplomats helped win the American Revolution\, and over the past 250 years\, they have continued to make our country safer\, stronger\, and more prosperous. The exhibit of 21 large panels </span></span><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif">highlights the role of diplomacy beginning with Benjamin Franklin\, through two world wars\, the Cold War\, and into the 21<sup>st</sup> Century. Featured speaker\, Tom Selinger\, from the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training\, will share stories of Illinois diplomats\, and a panel of former diplomats will engage in discussion about their roles.</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#000E39"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif">The panel will include Gordon Duguid\, former NATO Senior Foreign Service Officer\, and Kathy Johnson (Springfield)\, former U.S. diplomat who served on four continents\; the discussion will be moderated by Jeff Trimble\, past journalist with U.S. News and World Report.</span></span>
LOCATION:Old State Capitol Historic Site 526 E. Adams St. Springfield\, IL 62701
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URL:https://business.gscc.org/events/details/the-world-affairs-council-of-central-illinois-wacci-announces-a-special-evening-portraits-of-american-diplomacy-29582
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