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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
MEDIA CONTACT: Eric Solomon |
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April 11, 2002 |
(202) 994-3087 |
“COMMUNICATING IN AN AGE OF TERRORISM,”
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LECTURE BY GW SHAPIRO FELLOW PETER D. HANNAFORD
APRIL
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| EVENT: | The George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs’ Shapiro Fellow and author, Peter D. Hannaford, will address questions about communications arising from the war on terrorism and violence in the Middle East. Perhaps best known for his role in assisting former President Ronald Reagan in his successful quest for the White House, Hannaford’s career in public relations and public affairs spans over four decades. Currently, Hannaford is a senior counselor at APCO Worldwide. |
| WHEN: |
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| WHERE: |
Marvin
Center |
Background:
In his remarks, Hannaford will address such questions as: Is the United States communicating effectively in the war on terrorism? Are better relations with the Arab/Muslim world a matter of better communications, or is more needed? Is the U.S. approach to public diplomacy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict the right one? Reporters have been kept from the battlefield by U.S. forces in Afghanistan and by the Israelis in the West Bank. Why is this and is it right or wrong?
Over the last 18 years Hannaford has represented several Muslim and Arab countries in the U.S. for public relations and public affairs and has traveled extensively in the Middle East and Central and South Asia. His service to President Reagan included being the director of issues and research for the 1976 primary campaign and senior communications adviser in 1980.
Hannaford is the author of numerous articles and nine books including “Talking Back to the Media,” “The Quotable Ronald Reagan,” and “The Essential George Washington.” By the end of this semester, he hopes to complete research for a 10th book on former President Nixon, developed around a collection of interviews from the 37th president’s friends, foes and neutral parties.
The Shapiro Fellowship program, funded by the J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Charitable Trust, was designed to bring respected professionals to the School to provide students the opportunity to interact with active professionals who can give them advice, encourage them to think about issues, and help them create better careers for themselves.
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©2002 The George Washington University Office of University Relations, Washington, D.C.
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