First in War, First in Peace: U.S. Military Veterans as Peacebuilders

November 10, 2023 01:03:11
First in War, First in Peace: U.S. Military Veterans as Peacebuilders
Events at USIP
First in War, First in Peace: U.S. Military Veterans as Peacebuilders

Nov 10 2023 | 01:03:11

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Show Notes

USIP’s new signature event series “First in War, First in Peace” pays tribute to George Washington, who set the precedent of American veterans advancing peacebuilding after leaving military service. The program also honors Congressional military veterans and veteran groups who were critical stakeholders in the establishment of USIP in 1984 and have continued to guide the Institute’s work throughout its nearly 40-year history.

Speakers

Lise Grandeopening remarks
President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace  

Dr. Patrick Sperokeynote remarks
Executive Director, George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon 

Ambassador Douglas Lute 
Lieutenant General (Ret.), U.S. Army; Senior Military Advisory Group, U.S. Institute of Peace 

Admiral James Foggo 
Admiral (Ret.), U.S. Navy; Senior Military Advisory Group, U.S. Institute of Peace 

Rear Admiral Peter Cressy, moderator
RADM, USN (Ret.), Director of Executive Leadership Programs at the Washington Leadership Institute at Mount Vernon

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/first-war-first-peace-us-military-veterans-peacebuilders

 

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