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Sherry Hwang Named as a 2020 Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Award Winner

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyramid Systems, an award-winning technology leader driving digital IT modernization across federal agencies, is proud to announce that President and Co-Founder Sherry Hwang has been named a 2020 Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Award Winner in the Partner category.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyramid Systems, an award-winning technology leader driving digital IT modernization across federal agencies, is proud to announce that President and Co-Founder Sherry Hwang has been named a 2020 Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Award Winner in the Partner category.
  • The Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Awards, also known as "The Teddies," honor distinguished federal officials and industry leaders for outstanding achievement in delivering on the government's promise to serve the American people, an initiative of Government Executive Media Group.
  • In 2020, Hwang and her team launched a massive project to modernize the Federal Housing Administration's complex loan endorsement systems.
  • "It is such an honor to be recognized by Government Executive as a 2020 Teddy winner," Hwang said.

Big Screen Entertainment Flying High on Buzz for Female Pilot Script

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Hollywoods leading script coverage service, WeScreenplay, called the pilot episode near to perfection, placing it in the top one percent of works submitted to the company.

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  • Hollywoods leading script coverage service, WeScreenplay, called the pilot episode near to perfection, placing it in the top one percent of works submitted to the company.
  • That description is typical of growing buzz in the industry for Avenger Field, which is among multiple IPs that the Big Screen team has been developing during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
  • They were all united by love of flight and love of country and supported by friends in high places, from Eleanor Roosevelt to Walt Disney.
  • Big Screen Entertainment Group is a well-established distribution and production company based in Los Angeles which turned 15-years old this year.

FDR Memorial Legacy Committee Meets $100,000 Donation Match from Gordon & Llura Gund Foundation

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

"My wife Lulie and I and the Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation aresupporting the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee to ensure that the full and accurate story of the FDR Memorial, including FDR's disability, be told today and preserved for tomorrow," said Gordon Gund, Chairman and CEO of Gund Investment Corp. "Disability advocates like my dear friend Mike Deland fought too hard to ensure that this story would not be forgotten."

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  • "My wife Lulie and I and the Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation aresupporting the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee to ensure that the full and accurate story of the FDR Memorial, including FDR's disability, be told today and preserved for tomorrow," said Gordon Gund, Chairman and CEO of Gund Investment Corp. "Disability advocates like my dear friend Mike Deland fought too hard to ensure that this story would not be forgotten."
  • In August 2019, the Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation offered a 2-year matching challenge pledge to the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee (FDR Committee) of $210,000.
  • With the Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation commitment and other donations, the FDR Committee has:
    Established a powerful advisory committee comprised of disability leaders and allies.
  • The mission of the FDR Committee is to promote FDR's and Eleanor Roosevelt's legacy of leadership as celebrated at the FDR Memorial in Washington DC.

Brothers Resting Forever Together

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

In nearly 250 instances, two brothers are buried side by side; in one instance, three brothers rest together.

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  • In nearly 250 instances, two brothers are buried side by side; in one instance, three brothers rest together.
  • "As the father of three boys, I found the sight of the brothers resting forever together to be especially poignant."
  • Artistically designed by Takigawa Design, Brothers in Arms features over 700 original photographs and historic artifacts, collected from the families who lost these brothers.
  • Some stories are reasonably well known, like the Niland brothers, inspiration for the movie Saving Private Ryan, or the Roosevelt brothers, sons of President Teddy Roosevelt.

Long Island University Announces Theodore Roosevelt Virtual Lecture Series

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Theodore Roosevelt Institute at Long Island University announced today "Tales of Theodore Roosevelt," a four-part virtual lecture series about President Theodore Roosevelt presented by his great-grandson Tweed Roosevelt, Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute and Long Island University Professor.The lectures will be held May 19th, June 16th, September 15th and October 20th at Noon EST through Zoom and are free and open to the public.

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  • BROOKVILLE, N.Y., May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Theodore Roosevelt Institute at Long Island University announced today "Tales of Theodore Roosevelt," a four-part virtual lecture series about President Theodore Roosevelt presented by his great-grandson Tweed Roosevelt, Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute and Long Island University Professor.The lectures will be held May 19th, June 16th, September 15th and October 20th at Noon EST through Zoom and are free and open to the public.
  • "President Theodore Roosevelt continues to fascinate Americans a century after his death for his charismatic personality, forward-thinking policies and dynamic leadership," stated Tweed Roosevelt, Long Island University Professor and Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute.
  • The virtual lecture series will continue with the following:
    Hosted by Tweed Roosevelt, the lecture explores the story of how Theodore Roosevelt used naval power to make the U.S. a world power, and will include a discussion about the current situation surrounding the aircraft carrier named after him, the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN17).
  • The Theodore Roosevelt Institute serves as a home for research, public seminars, workshops, educational programs, and conferences about Roosevelt, his times, and contemporaries.

Declaring COVID-19 the Ultimate Failure of Leadership, Citizens of 43 Countries and Territories Together Release "Declaration of Interdependence"

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

"When our world collapsed in the 1930s and 40s," OneShared.World founder Jamie Metzl said, "we had leaders like Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill to lead us.

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  • "When our world collapsed in the 1930s and 40s," OneShared.World founder Jamie Metzl said, "we had leaders like Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill to lead us.
  • In the absence of equivalent leadership today, people from across the globe have come together to lead ourselves out of the current darkness and toward a better world for everyone.
  • The Declaration follows OneShared.World's call for the world's citizens to sign a Pledge of Interdependence.
  • More on the movement, translated texts of the Declaration and Pledge, and essential links are at OneShared.World .

Preston Hollow Capital Bond Financing Facilitates Roosevelt University Acquisition in Dislocated Tax-Exempt Market

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

The financing was completed through the Illinois Finance Authority to fund acquisition costs as well as transition costs and capital improvements for the acquisition.

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  • The financing was completed through the Illinois Finance Authority to fund acquisition costs as well as transition costs and capital improvements for the acquisition.
  • Roosevelt University could not have completed this transaction in the capital markets, and it highlights the execution certainty that Preston Hollow Capital can deliver to borrowers.
  • The transaction was completed as a result of Preston Hollow Capital, in its role as Bondholder Representative, approving the issuance of the additional Series 2020 debt for Roosevelt University.
  • Once again Preston Hollow Capital provided a highly flexible, customized financial solution specifically catered to Roosevelts needs for this transaction, said Andrew Harris, CFO of Roosevelt University.

Lt. Col. Allen West Comments on Pearl Harbor Day 2019

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Friday, December 6, 2019

GARLAND, Texas, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- "Today is a day that shall 'live in infamy.'

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  • GARLAND, Texas, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- "Today is a day that shall 'live in infamy.'
  • Those were the hallowed words of our President Franklin Delano Roosevelt as he addressed a joint session of Congress after the Imperial Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
  • Today we should reflect upon the Men and Women, Americans, who mobilized and answered the call to arms... like my Dad did.
  • Colonel West's full statement and other releases can be found here: https://west4texas.com/news/?md_post_type=nooz_release
    Learn more about Allen West, his campaign, and how to keep Texas Red by visiting www.west4texas.com .

U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council Announces New CEO, H. Delano Roosevelt

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Mr. Roosevelt currently serves as the Director of Business Development for Reza Investment Group in Saudi Arabia.

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  • Mr. Roosevelt currently serves as the Director of Business Development for Reza Investment Group in Saudi Arabia.
  • Del Roosevelt is the grandson of President Franklin Delano and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and the son of James Roosevelt, FDR's first-born son.
  • Established in 1993, the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council is the premier bilateral business-promotion organization linking the American and Saudi Arabian business communities.
  • Through trade missions, business development services, conferences, networking opportunities, and publications the Council organizes and produces, these partnerships have resulted in tens of millions of dollars in new business for the U.S. and Saudi business communities.

Rebag Expands Retail Presence with Roosevelt Field Long Island Store

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

"I am particularly excited for Rebag to open in Roosevelt Field as we continue to extend our physical presence outside of the immediate New York City area.

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  • "I am particularly excited for Rebag to open in Roosevelt Field as we continue to extend our physical presence outside of the immediate New York City area.
  • We always consider our customers when we plan our retail expansions, and are looking forward to making Rebag accessible to the Long Island community," says Charles Gorra, CEO and Founder of Rebag.
  • Rebag in Roosevelt Field is located on the upper level near the Neiman Marcus wing.
  • The Roosevelt Field store opening marks the eighth physical location for Rebag.