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and International Studies Programs. World Affairs Councils of America. Participants' Notes of the NATIONAL CONFERENCE, January 2002: THE FUTURE OF THE AMERICAS
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Francesca Martonffy, Program Director World Affairs Councils of America 1800 K Street NW Suite 1014 Washington, DC 20006 |
Thursday night featured a reception at the National Geographic Society. Following a presentation by Terry Garcia, Executive Vice-President, NGS, a cultural award was presented to author Isabel Allende by WACA president Jerry Leach. Ms. Allende is shown autographing copies of her book for fans. Image by Terry Wofford.
Canal Administrator Aleman with Sir Eldon. Image by Terry Wofford. Mexican Ambassador Juan J. Bremer gives an excellent presentation on "The US and Mexico." Image by Terry Wofford. President Bush after introduction by WACA national chair Sir Eldon Griffiths. Image by Terry Wofford. The Free Trade panel. Amb. Peter Allgeier speaks on the "Free Trade Area of the Americas." Image by Terry Wofford. Thursday morning's conference opening at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) with Welcome by IDB president Enrique Iglesias. Image by Terry Wofford. DCM Roberto Jaguaribe leads a discussion at the Brazil Leadership luncheon. Image by Terry Wofford. Brazil luncheon host Jim Tapp (right), Vice-President Northrop Grumman, Washington, listens attentively to DCM Jaguaribe (center). Image by Terry Wofford. Jerry Leach, WACA President, moderating Wednesday afternoon workshop on "Councils and the Terrorist Attacks." The discussion centered on "Where Do We Go From Here?". Image by Terry Wofford. The Organization of American States (OAS) Building, 17th St facade. Image by Terry Wofford. Wednesday's registration for the conference in the lobby of the Hotel Washington. Image by Terry Wofford. William Brownfield, newly appointed ambassador to Chile, addresses the topic "The War on Drugs" as Sir Eldon and Curtis Mack listen Image by Terry Wofford. An interested crowd gathers after William Brownfield, "War on Drugs." Photo by Linda Ouesta, WACA Board. White House south facade. Image by Terry Wofford. White House north facade. Image by Terry Wofford. |