Steven Spielberg receives Liberty Medal in Philly for his artistic, humanitarian effortsOctober 8th, 2009 Steven Spielberg receives Liberty Medal in PhillyPHILADELPHIA — Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg, long recognized for his artistic achievements, was honored with the Liberty Medal on Thursday for his compassion and humanitarian work. Former President Bill Clinton presented the medal to Spielberg at the National Constitution Center, which offers history-based exhibits focused on the U.S.
Bill Clinton: No thoughts of returning to public office; up to Hillary on White House runSeptember 30th, 2009 Bill Clinton: No thoughts of public office returnWASHINGTON — Bill Clinton says he has no thoughts about returning to public office. As for Hillary Rodham Clinton making another run for the White House, the former president says that's up to her.
Former President Clinton says vast, right-wing conspiracy still in operationSeptember 30th, 2009 Bill Clinton speaks of vast, right-wing conspiracyWASHINGTON — Bill Clinton says a vast, right-wing conspiracy that once targeted him is now focusing on President Barack Obama. The ex-president made the comment in a television interview when he was asked about one of the signature moments of the Monica Lewinsky affair over a decade ago.
Bill Clinton doesn't share Carter's view that racism explains opposition to health care planSeptember 22nd, 2009 Bill Clinton parts with Carter on racism statementWASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton says he doesn't think racism is a principal factor in resistance to President Barack Obama's plan for overhauling health care. Interviewed Tuesday on ABC's "Good Morning America," Clinton said "there's no question" racism exists in some outbursts in recent months.
Obama says work of Clinton Global Initiative is important even during tough economic timesSeptember 22nd, 2009 Obama praises Clinton in speech to Clinton groupNEW YORK — President Barack Obama says former President Bill Clinton should be credited with saving millions of lives around the world since leaving the White House. Obama on Tuesday spoke in New York to the Clinton Global Initiative, the former president's philanthropic organization.
Former President Clinton urges cautious American approach toward Iran's President AhmadinejadSeptember 22nd, 2009 Bill Clinton says US must approach Iran carefullyWASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton says Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is "lashing out at the world" right now and that it's important for U.S. leaders to figure out why.
Hillary Clinton to receive Roosevelt Four FreedomsSeptember 10th, 2009 Washington, Sept 10 (IBNS) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be receiving the Roosevelt Institute's Four Freedoms Award at the Roosevelt Institute's Four Freedoms Medals Gala Dinner. A statement issued from the US Department of State said: “Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will accept the Roosevelt Institute’s Four Freedoms Award, which honors a lifetime of distinguished service and an unwavering commitment to freedom, on Friday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Dalai Lama receives international award for his peaceful promotion of human rightsSeptember 9th, 2009 Dalai Lama receives human rights awardBRATISLAVA, Slovakia — The Dalai Lama received an international award on Wednesday for his promotion of human rights and his leadership in the nonviolent campaign by Tibetans seeking autonomy from China. After receiving Slovakia's Jan Langos award at a theater in Bratislava, the Dalai Lama said he considers the prize "new encouragement" for his efforts to find a "mutually agreeable solution" for China and Tibet.
Bill Clinton says in Ohio speech that civil rights struggle far from overJune 20th, 2009 Bill Clinton says civil rights struggle continuesCINCINNATI — Former President Bill Clinton says the need to push for racial equality is far from over. Clinton said Saturday that despite such racial progress as the election of Barack Obama as president, economic, educational and other social divides remain.
Temporary closure of Harry Truman home beginning in AugustJune 15th, 2009 Harry Truman home to close for renovations in Aug.INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — If you're a Harry Truman fan, you have until Aug.
Bill Clinton urges Americans to be mindful of the country's growth of religious minoritiesJune 14th, 2009 Bill Clinton: Religious minorities gaining numbersWASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton says Americans should be mindful of the nation's changing demographics, which led to the election of Barack Obama as president. He told an Arab-American audience on Saturday that the U.S.
President Harry Truman's Little White House in Key West finished after 7 years of restorationMay 14th, 2009 Restoration done at Truman's Little White HouseKEY WEST, Fla. — A seven-year, nearly $1 million restoration of President Harry Truman's Little White House in South Florida is complete.
Bill Clinton returns to Oklahoma bombing site for private tour, promotes memorial and museumMay 3rd, 2009 Clinton returns to Oklahoma bombing site for tourOKLAHOMA CITY — Bill Clinton recalled the profound impact of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing on the nation and his presidency during a private tour of a memorial and museum honoring the 168 people killed. The former president announced Saturday he is joining an honorary national board of trustees that will promote the privately operated Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum.
Bill Clinton to sit on national board to promote Oklahoma City National MemorialMay 3rd, 2009 Clinton to promote memorial honoring 1995 bombingOKLAHOMA CITY — Recalling the profound impact the Oklahoma City bombing had on the nation and himself, former President Bill Clinton announced Saturday he will join a new national board to promote the mission of the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. Clinton, who was president when a truck bomb tore through the Alfred P.
Obama signs bill to expand AmeriCorps, other service opportunitiesApril 21st, 2009 National service bill gets Obama's signatureWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday signed a $5.7 billion bill that triples the size of the AmeriCorps national service program and expands ways for students and seniors to earn money for college through their volunteer work. The new law also makes a pitch for mentoring programs, park improvements and working with the poor.
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