| Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC July 18, 2002 U.S. Department of State Hosts Girls Nation
Ambassador Richard Haass, Director of Policy and Planning, and Ambassador Ruth A. Davis, Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Human Resources, will address students as part of this year’s American Legion Girls Nation program, Tuesday, July 23, 2002, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Loy Henderson Conference Room at the U.S. Department of State. The event is open to the press. Girls Nation involves 96 young women (high school juniors and seniors), two from each state except Hawaii and Louisiana. Students will be available after the speeches for interviews. A list of cities and states represented appears at the close of this media note. All media planning to attend the event should enter through the 23rd Street entrance. Please present a press credential and photo I.D. Cameras will need to be in place by 1 p.m. Girls Nation teaches students how government and the democratic process work on the state and national level. The program goals are to develop leadership and pride in American citizens, educate participants about our system of government, instill in participants a greater understanding of American traditions and stimulate a desire to maintain our government processes. A visit to the U.S. Department of State is an integral part of students understanding U.S. foreign policy. Ambassador Haass will discuss Administration foreign policy priorities. Ambassador Davis will provide an overview of the structure and mission of the Department and the broad range of careers available. Involvement in youth programs reflects an ongoing commitment to foster citizenship and educate young adults on the responsibilities of leadership. Links to biographical information on the speakers: Ambassador Haass http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/5492.htm Ambassador Davis http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/3438.htm For additional information on Girls Nation: http://www.legion-aux.org/programs/docs/gnation/docs/gnation.html Contact: Kristen Hickman, Office of Media Outreach, 202-647-1233. Anchorage AK Fairbanks AK Auburn AL Montgomery AL Benton AR Little Rock AR Douglas AZ Tucson AZ Costa Mesa CA Orinda CA Carbondale CO Wray CO Greenwich CT Essex CT Hockessin DE Mullica DE Englewood FL Niceville FL Alpharetta GA Peachtree GA Dike IA Indianola IA Boise ID Coeud'Alene ID Libertyville IL Pekin IL Indianapolis IN Noblesville IN Lawrence KS Overland Park KS Hickory KY Lexington KY Bridgewater MA Peabody MA Damascus MD Germantown MD Cape Neddick ME Presque Isle ME Blanchard MI Rockford MI Barnesville MN Shoreview MN Norborne MO Springfield MO Collinsville MS Meridian MS Helena MT Missoula MT Faison NC High Point NC Fargo ND Hebron ND Dix NE Henderson NE Imperial NE Milford NH Nashua NH Burlington City NJ Sussex NJ Albuquerque NM Albuquerque NM Elko NV New Hartford NY Nichili NY Beavercreek OH Ottawa OH Ponca City OK Shattuck OK Baker City OR Portland OR Industry PA Lewisburg PA Providence RI Westerly RI Charleston SC Fort Mill SC Salem SD Sioux Falls SD Nashville TN Nashville TN Forney TX Friendswood TX Beaver UT Salt Lake City UT Centreville VA Dale City VA Bradford VT Rutland VT Everett WA Poyallup WA Antigo WI Sussex WI Fairmont WV Glenville WV Chugwater WY Smoot WY |
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