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Eisenhower Health Names New President And CEO

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Eisenhower Health has named Martin J. Massiello as president and chief executive officer of Eisenhower Health, effective March 1, 2021.

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  • RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Eisenhower Health has named Martin J. Massiello as president and chief executive officer of Eisenhower Health, effective March 1, 2021.
  • Massiello, who currently serves as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the organization, will succeed G. Aubrey Serfling, who announced his retirement in 2020 following 20 years of leadership as president and CEO of Eisenhower Health.
  • "Marty Massiello has demonstrated extraordinary leadership during his 13 year tenure as COO at Eisenhower Health," says Michael Shannon, Chairman of the Board, Eisenhower Health.
  • Eisenhower Health is a not-for-profit, comprehensive health care institution that includes the 463-bed Eisenhower Hospital, the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower and the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower.

Eisenhower Fellowships Launches 2021 Africa Program for Regional Leaders Fighting Climate Change

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Confronting the urgent challenge of climate change, Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) seeks outstanding applicants from the African subcontinent for its innovative Fall 2021 Africa Program .

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Confronting the urgent challenge of climate change, Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) seeks outstanding applicants from the African subcontinent for its innovative Fall 2021 Africa Program .
  • Exceptional leaders from other countries with a track record of working regionally also will be considered.
  • In the fall of 2016, EF hosted the first regional program in its history dedicated exclusively to Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • "If you are a young African leader who wants to fight climate change and improve the quality of life in Africa, we're looking for you."

Eisenhower Fellowships Accepting Applications for Prestigious Postgraduate Study Master Degree Program in Europe

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships is accepting applications for its dynamic one-year postgraduate study program abroad leading to a Master degree in public policy or international relations at two prestigious European universities.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships is accepting applications for its dynamic one-year postgraduate study program abroad leading to a Master degree in public policy or international relations at two prestigious European universities.
  • Students at both universities will have their experience enriched by structured engagement with the influential leaders of Eisenhower Fellowships' global network of Fellows.
  • Dr. Robert Gates, chairman of Eisenhower Fellowships and former U.S. secretary of defense, hailed the Global Scholars Program as a dynamic new dimension of EF's longstanding USA Program that sends midcareer American leaders abroad.
  • During and after their academic year of study, the Global Scholars will engage with Eisenhower Fellows in Europe and back in the United States.

 The Business Council for International Understanding Honors Henry R. Kravis with the 2020 Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Citizenship Award

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), a non-profit U.S. business organization dedicated to forging relationships and promoting dialogue between business and government leaders across the globe, announced that Henry R. Kravis, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of KKR, will be the recipient of the 2020 Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Citizenship Award.

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  • The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), a non-profit U.S. business organization dedicated to forging relationships and promoting dialogue between business and government leaders across the globe, announced that Henry R. Kravis, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of KKR, will be the recipient of the 2020 Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Citizenship Award.
  • This will be the 18th annual BCIU Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Awards Gala, and will be broadcast via the web on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST.
  • Henry Kravis understands this mission as well as anyone, as hes helped advance global societal progress for more than five decades.
  • Through bespoke, transformative services, BCIU provides ways for its partners to deepen economic cooperation and enhance global growth across markets.

Susan Eisenhower, Author of 'How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower's Biggest Decisions,' Is Keynote Speaker At 2020 OPEN MINDS Executive Leadership Retreat

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Monday, October 12, 2020
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As keynote speaker, Ms. Eisenhower will explain why trust is a critical leadership attribute in these turbulent timesand how it must be earned every day.

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  • As keynote speaker, Ms. Eisenhower will explain why trust is a critical leadership attribute in these turbulent timesand how it must be earned every day.
  • She will share insights that are highly relevant to the times from her latest bookHow Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower's Biggest Decisions.
  • She will present a retrospective of Ike's wartime and presidential leadership, along with personal anecdotes.
  • Registration for the October 27-29, 2020 Executive Leadership Retreat (virtual in 2020) is $600.

Eisenhower Fellowships hosts historic Women's Leadership Program

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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This marks the third time since 2010 that Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) has offered a Women's Leadership Program focused exclusively on connecting and supporting exceptional women to help empower them for the critical role they play in confronting global challenges.

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  • This marks the third time since 2010 that Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) has offered a Women's Leadership Program focused exclusively on connecting and supporting exceptional women to help empower them for the critical role they play in confronting global challenges.
  • Their program will also connect the 2020 Fellows with Eisenhower Fellows from previous Women's Leadership Programs that EF hosted in 2010 and 2015 using face-to-face digital technology.
  • As with all Eisenhower Fellows, those in the 2020 Women's Leadership Program will apply what they learn during their fellowship in concrete projects to better their societies.
  • The 2020 Women's Leadership Program officially begins in mid-October with an Opening Seminar scheduled to coincide with Eisenhower Fellowships' Annual Meeting, which the organization will host virtually on October 14 and 15, another first for EF.

Eisenhower Fellowships Inaugurates Unique Postgraduate Global Scholars Program in Europe for American Students

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Expanding the reach of its widely acclaimed program that for nearly seven decades has connected midcareer professionals around the world, Eisenhower Fellowships will inspire and empower a new generation of young American leaders with the launch of its inaugural Eisenhower Global Scholars Program this fall.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Expanding the reach of its widely acclaimed program that for nearly seven decades has connected midcareer professionals around the world, Eisenhower Fellowships will inspire and empower a new generation of young American leaders with the launch of its inaugural Eisenhower Global Scholars Program this fall.
  • Eisenhower Fellowships Chairman Robert M. Gates, former U.S. secretary of defense, welcomed the initial cohort of Global Scholars into the Eisenhower fold.
  • Eisenhower Fellowships President George de Lama said the Global Scholars add a dynamic new youth dimension to EF's world-class leadership exchange programs.
  • Since 1953, more than 2,400 mid-career leaders from 115 countries have benefited from the unique, customized experience of an Eisenhower Fellowship.

Hitler's Last Letter from His Bunker and "Suicide Sofa" Relic Go to Auction

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Thursday, June 4, 2020
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I believe that in this way I shall be rendering Germany the best service" The letter is signed by the doomed dictator with a very shaky, crimson red signature.

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  • I believe that in this way I shall be rendering Germany the best service" The letter is signed by the doomed dictator with a very shaky, crimson red signature.
  • Six days later, Hitler killed himself deep within the Fuhrerbunker with a pistol shot to his head.
  • The swatch was taken as a victory souvenir by an officer serving on the staff of Gen. Dwight Eisenhower.
  • It is sold with a second piece of fabric the officer cut from one of Hitler's office chairs.

Ike Was Right: Global Cooperation is Essential for a Secure Future

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Friday, April 3, 2020
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The central vision of EF, founded as a gift to the namesake president in 1953, is to achieve peace and prosperity through international cooperation.

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  • The central vision of EF, founded as a gift to the namesake president in 1953, is to achieve peace and prosperity through international cooperation.
  • We must recognize the need to reframe a discussion based on a crucial understanding: preventing or defeating a pandemic is a global challenge requiring a global solution.
  • Eisenhower Fellows, use your positions of influence, your prestige, and lessons from your fellowship to embolden your respective nations toward global cooperation.
  • The only direction that leads away from catastrophe and towards a secure future for our children is global cooperation.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial In Washington D.C. Nears Completion

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
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WASHINGTON, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --TheDwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, honoring the legacy of the World War II Supreme Allied Commander and nation's 34th President, will soon open to the public.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --TheDwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, honoring the legacy of the World War II Supreme Allied Commander and nation's 34th President, will soon open to the public.
  • The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, tasked with the project since Congress commissioned the Memorial in 1999, will host a dedication at the site on Friday, May 8, 2020 the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day.
  • In 1999, Congress charged the Dwight D. Eisenhower Commission with creating a permanent, national memorial to honor Dwight D. Eisenhower and to perpetuate his memory and contributions.
  • "Dwight D. Eisenhower embodied the values of strength, humility, discipline and integrity," said Senator Pat Roberts.