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2007 George C. Marshall Foundation Award Dinner


The George C. Marshall Foundation honored The Honorable Lee Hamilton and Senator John Warner with its coveted George C. Marshall Medal at a gala dinner at the National Building Museum, in Washington, DC. Tributes were given by Senator Richard Lugar and The Honorable Nancy Kassebaum Baker. Bob Schieffer, CBS News, Chief Washington Correspondent, served as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies. Venue: National Building Museum. Attended by 450 guests.
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The Fulbright Association
2007 Lifetime Achievement Medal Dinner Celebrating the Association’s 30th Anniversary


The Fulbright Association celebrated its 30th Anniversary with its black tie Lifetime Achievement Dinner at the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. The event honored three Fulbright alumni Craig R. Barrett, Chairman of the Board of Intel; John Hope Franklin, James B. Duke Professor Emeritus of History at Duke University; and Shirley Strum Kenny, President of Stony Brook University, with the Association’s Lifetime Achievement Medal. Tributes were given by Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky, Renee Poussaint, and James H. Simons. Featuring performances by Quynh Nguyen, Pianist and Stacey Mastrian, Soprano.
Venue Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. Attended by 250 guests.
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The Fulbright Association
2006 Fulbright Prize

President William J. Clinton received the prestigious Fulbright Prize at a ceremony and reception sponsored by the Fulbright Association.  The event featured tirbutes by former U.S. Secretary of State, Madeleine K. Albright, Chairman & CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, Neville Isdell and former Arkansas Governor and Senator, David Pryor.  Special video tribute by UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan.
Venue: The International Monetary Fund. Attended by 600 guests.
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2006 Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Opening of Janelia Farm Research Campus

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute unveiled its new research facility, Janelia Farm Research Campus, in Ashburn, Virginia. The opening events spanned 5 days including a gala dinner for the Howard Hughes trustees with special guest Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine. The week of events also included a Symposium, VIP Open House & Reception for Loudoun County Officials and prominent business leaders, and a Public Open House for residents of Loudoun County. Attendance at all events ranged from 250 to approximately 3,000 guests at the Public Open House.
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Global Rights Partners in Justice
"25th Anniversary Celebration"


The organization formerly known as the International Human Rights Law Group announced its new name and celebrated its 25th anniversary with a tribute to the music and poetry that has inspired the struggle for human rights around the world. The evening included songs, poetry and testimonials by artists and activists from Afghanistan, Africa, Bosnia, Cambodia and South America. NAACP Chairman Julian Bond served as Master of Ceremonies. Special musical performances by Sweet Honey in the Rock and the Washington Performing Arts Society’s Men and Women of the Gospel Choir. Venue: Grand Hyatt. Attended by 400 guests.

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An Evening with the Dalai Lama


Hosted by the International League for Human Rights, honoring the Dalai Lama with its International Human Rights Award. Question & Answer session with the Dalai Lama hosted by event chairman Amb. Richard C. Holbrooke. Special tributes by Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon. Venue: The Asia Society, New York City. Attended by 250 guests.

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United Nations Association of the USA
International Visionaries Dinner

United Nations Association of the USA International Visionaries Dinner honoring His Excellency Mr. Kofi A. Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations.  Tributes presented by Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, Mayor Anthony A. Williams, Senator Paul Sarbanes, Representative Henry J. Hyde, and Ted Turner.  Dinner chairs: Philip M. Condit, The Boeing Company; Jean-Pierre Garnier, GlaxoSmithKline; and John C. Whitehead, former Deputy Secretary of State.  Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, served as Master of Ceremonies.  Venue: National Building Museum.  Attended by 400 guests.  

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National Arts Awards 

Americans for the Arts “National Arts Awards” honoring David Rockefeller; Natalie Portman; Cindy Sherman; Alberto Vilar; Pinchas Zukerman; Bravo, The Film and Arts Network; and the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences.  Presenters included Mrs. Randolph Hearst, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and Beverly Sills.  Actress Victoria Rowell served as Master of Ceremonies.  Venue: Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City.  Attended by 400 guests.

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Paramount Pictures' World Premiere of
THE SUM OF ALL FEARS

Paramount Pictures’ World Premiere of THE SUM OF ALL FEARS directed by Phil Alden Robinson and produced by Mace Neufeld.  Cast members Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, James Cromwell, and Liev Schreiber were in attendance as well as Sumner Redstone, Tom Clancy, Sherry Lansing and other celebrities, media guests, White House officials, and government leaders.  Screening Venue: Warner Theatre.  Reception Venue: Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the International Trade Center.  Attended by 850 guests.

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Other premieres have included MGM's Windtalkers directed by John Woo, Universal Pictures' Schindler's List directed by Steven Spielberg, Dreamworks' Amistad directed by Steven Spielberg, along with Showtime Networks' Mandela and de Klerk starring Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine. 

George C. Marshall Foundation Award Dinner

George C. Marshall Foundation Award Dinner honoring President George H.W. Bush.  Tributes by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering.  Medal Presentation by David Rockefeller.  Historian Stephen Ambrose served as Master of Ceremonies.  Musical performance by the West Point Glee Club.  Venue: Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City.  Attended by 300 guests.

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The Mayors Arts Gala

"The Mayors Arts Gala," co-sponsored by Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors honoring legends and leaders who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the arts in America. Honorees included Harry Belafonte and then-Governor Tom Ridge of Pennsylvania. Guests included mayors and corporate leaders from across the country. Venue: Grand Hyatt. Attended by 750 guests.

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Children's Defense Fund 25th Anniversary Gala Celebration

Children’s Defense Fund 25th Anniversary Gala Celebration, a 90-minute original production of music, song and dance which showcased the talents of well-known artists and those of a new generation of young people in the arts. This celebration, entitled "Legacy" was hosted by Sidney Poitier and his daughter, Sydney, and featured performances by Denyce Graves, Graham Nash, Phylicia Rashad, and Elisabeth Shue. Lansdale Associates served as Executive Producer. Venue: Concert Hall, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Attended by 2400 guests.

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50th Anniversary of the Marshall Plan Gala

50th Anniversary of the Marshall Plan Gala honoring the United States’ greatest foreign policy initiative, the Marshall Plan. This historic occasion featured the presentation of the first George C. Marshall Foundation Award to German Chancellor Dr. Helmut Kohl. General Colin Powell served as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies with participation by President Gerald Ford, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Former President of France Valery Giscard d’Estaing, Dr. Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Secretary of Defense William Cohen and many other dignitaries from around the world. The evening’s performances included a dramatization of Marshall’s Nobel Prize speech by actor Cliff Robertson and an opening ceremony with opera star Helen Goldsby.  Venue: National Building Museum.  Attended by 1200 guests.

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UNICEF 50th Anniversary Salute

50th Anniversary of UNICEF Salute Performance starring First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sir Peter Ustinov and Phylicia Rashad. This celebration was hosted by "Rory" of The Learning Channel and featured entertainment by The Broadway Kids and the Maryland Youth Symphony.  Lansdale Associates served as Executive Producer. Venue: The Warner Theatre. Attended by 1300 guests.

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Abe Pollin and Jack Valenti honoring Audrey Hepburn at the UNICEF Ball
Tribute to Audrey Hepburn to benefit the U.S. Committee for UNICEF, chaired by Abe Pollin and attended by Audrey Hepburn, Jack Valenti, Hubert de Givenchy, Mrs. Paul Mellon and other special guests.

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Additional Sample Invitations

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