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The Week in Press Releases: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, November 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

New Nationwide Poll Finds Americans Have Deep Concerns About the Health of American Democracy

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

MOUNT VERNON, Va., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than two-thirds of Americans (67 percent) say democracy in the U.S. is on the wrong track, and 77 percent think democracy is in jeopardy. 

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  • 67% of Americans say democracy is on the wrong track, a new George Washington Presidential Library poll finds.
  • "Our new poll finds that America is deeply divided on many issues, but Americans, on the whole, are united across party lines when it comes to support for the core principles of our democracy.
  • Only 36 percent of Americans are confident in the ability of America's political institutions to successfully address the challenges facing the country.
  • Eighty-five percent of Americans say that despite our differences, we should all see ourselves as Americans first.

George Washington Presidential Library Announces Speaker Line-Up for Democracy Symposium

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Monday, October 23, 2023

MOUNT VERNON, Va., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 2-4, many of the nation's most respected historians, authors, journalists, former military leaders, judges, business leaders, and philanthropists will assemble for an important examination of American democracy. The Great Experiment: Democracy from the Founding to the Future marks the tenth anniversary of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon and will feature important discussions of America's new challenges in protecting its democratic government. The event will also feature a new national poll sponsored by The George Washington Presidential Library in publicity partnership with the University of Virginia Center for Politics on Americans' views on the future of democracy.

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  • The Great Experiment: Democracy from the Founding to the Future marks the tenth anniversary of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon and will feature important discussions of America's new challenges in protecting its democratic government.
  • The event will also feature a new national poll sponsored by The George Washington Presidential Library in publicity partnership with the University of Virginia Center for Politics on Americans' views on the future of democracy.
  • Experts will explore the future of democracy at the 10th anniversary of the George Washington Presidential Library.
  • It also includes the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.

Lear Capital Releases George Washington Coins, First In ‘Shrine of Democracy’ Series

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

An exciting and unique “Shrine of Democracy” gold and silver coin series issued by Lear Capital kicks off with the release of George Washington coins that celebrate the birth of the United States.

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  • An exciting and unique “Shrine of Democracy” gold and silver coin series issued by Lear Capital kicks off with the release of George Washington coins that celebrate the birth of the United States.
  • Lear Capital is issuing the coin series as the country approaches its 250th birthday in 2026.
  • The George Washington coins feature the face of Washington and the scripted word “Birth,” which reflects the original intention of Borglum.
  • “These George Washington coins, the first in our ‘Shrine of Democracy’ series, are something we have dreamed of doing and planned to accomplish for a long time.

Lear Capital Announces New 'Shrine of Democracy' Gold and Silver Coin Series

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The series from Lear Capital includes gold and silver coins for each of the presidents sculpted on Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

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  • The series from Lear Capital includes gold and silver coins for each of the presidents sculpted on Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
  • "We are thrilled to have the chance to make this unique, beautiful coin series available to the public.
  • All four coins in the series will be available both as a 1.5-ounce, 0.999 silver coin and a 0.25-ounce, 0.9999 gold coin.
  • For each president, the mintage is 300,000 for the silver coin and 30,000 for the gold coin.

George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Series of Events Focused on Democracy and Lasting Legacy of George Washington

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

MOUNT VERNON, Va., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon is celebrating its tenth Anniversary with a series of prestigious events.

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  • MOUNT VERNON, Va., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon is celebrating its tenth Anniversary with a series of prestigious events.
  • "What began as the unfulfilled dream of George Washington has now become the premier center for the study of George Washington and our nation's founding.
  • Images related to the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon are available here and should be attributed to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
  • Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, is owned and operated by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, a private, non-profit organization.

In Celebration of the George Washington Presidential Library's Tenth Anniversary, Mount Vernon to Host Prestigious Democracy Symposium

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

MOUNT VERNON, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 2 - 4, 2023, George Washington's Mount Vernon will assemble many of the nation's most respected and thoughtful historians, authors, journalists, and leaders for an important examination of American democracy. The Great Experiment: Democracy from the Founding to the Future will offer thoughtful discussions and insights on the history and future of democracy in the U.S., along with America's new challenges for protecting its democratic form of government. The event also will feature the release of a new report sponsored by The George Washington Presidential Library in partnership with the University of Virginia Center for Politics on Americans' views on the future of democracy.

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  • George Washington's Mount Vernon to host top leaders and experts for an important symposium on American democracy.
  • Friday, November 3rd, will feature a full day of conference speakers, a cocktail reception and open house at the George Washington Presidential Library, and dinner at Mount Vernon.
  • This event is hosted in celebration of the tenth anniversary of George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon .
  • Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, the oldest national historic preservation organization in the United States.

Dr. Edward V. Ohanian Receives Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award from NSF and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

NSF , the leading global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), which represents more than 6,000 members of the environmental health workforce, announced today that Dr. Edward V. Ohanian is the 2023 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award.

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  • NSF , the leading global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), which represents more than 6,000 members of the environmental health workforce, announced today that Dr. Edward V. Ohanian is the 2023 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award.
  • Founded in 1971, the Snyder Award honors Walter F. Snyder, co-founder and first executive director of NSF, and individuals who, like him, pioneer environmental and public health through their careers.
  • Snyder Award nominations are open to the public, with recipients selected by a juror panel of environmental health leaders.
  • For more information about the Walter F. Snyder Award or to nominate a colleague for next year’s award, visit NSF’s website .

Advisor team The BG Group joins UBS in New York City

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Together with their team, The BG Group, they manage more than $2.5 billion in client assets for high net worth individuals and families.

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  • Together with their team, The BG Group, they manage more than $2.5 billion in client assets for high net worth individuals and families.
  • Michael Bromberg joins UBS as a Managing Director and Financial Advisor.
  • Joshua Ellner joins UBS as a Financial Advisor and has been a member of The BG Group since 2014.
  • Rob Mancino joins UBS as a Portfolio Manager and Partner of The BG Group.

New Appointee Joins Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee As Member Representing General Public

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Washington, DC, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) announces the appointment of Kellen Hoard to a four-year term as a member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) representing the general public.

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  • Washington, DC, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) announces the appointment of Kellen Hoard to a four-year term as a member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) representing the general public.
  • He is a member of the American Numismatic Association, American Numismatic Society, Numismatic Bibliomania Society, Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association, and several other numismatic organizations.
  • For his work in numismatics, he was selected as the 2021 American Numismatic Association Young Numismatist of the Year.
  • Outside of numismatics, Kellen has extensive experience in politics, civics, student journalism, and public policy.