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O'Connor Institute For American Democracy 'Constitution Series' Presents Heroes of Abolition and Suffrage Descendants

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Guest moderator for the forum will be Myles V. Lynk of the American Law Institute.

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  • Guest moderator for the forum will be Myles V. Lynk of the American Law Institute.
  • Following the Civil War, Frederick Douglass became more active in the women's suffrage movement.In 1866, along with Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, he founded the American Equal Rights Association, which fought for universal suffrage.
  • Following Justice O'Connor's retirement from the Court in 2009, she founded the nonprofit, nonpartisan Sandra Day O'Connor Institute For American Democracy.
  • The Constitution Series hopes to broaden perspectives and increase understanding through thoughtful listening, mutual respect and shared purpose.

Richard Nixon Foundation and Wilson Center Launch the Inaugural Nixon Forum on U.S.-China Relations

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

YORBA LINDA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Richard Nixon Foundation and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars are launching the inaugural Nixon Forum on U.S.-China Relations to examine the state of one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world today.

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  • YORBA LINDA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Richard Nixon Foundation and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars are launching the inaugural Nixon Forum on U.S.-China Relations to examine the state of one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world today.
  • The Forum will take place on October 17th from 9:00am-4:30pm at the Wilson Center in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004.
  • U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Matthew Pottinger will open the Nixon Forum with keynote remarks at 9:00am, followed by a discussion with Nixon Foundation President Hugh Hewitt and Wilson Center President Congresswoman Jane Harman.
  • The launch of the Nixon Forum marks a return to the nation's capital for the Richard Nixon Foundation, which is now under the leadership of President and CEO Hugh Hewitt.

Hoover Ferguson Shortlisted in Gold Awards

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Hoover Ferguson, a global leader in tank and container solutions with more than 40 locations in 25 countries, announced today that it has been shortlisted in the Large Company of the Year category for the 2019 Press & Journal Gold Awards.

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  • Hoover Ferguson, a global leader in tank and container solutions with more than 40 locations in 25 countries, announced today that it has been shortlisted in the Large Company of the Year category for the 2019 Press & Journal Gold Awards.
  • We are delighted to have been named as a finalist in the Large Company of the Year category, as it is a testament to the hard work and commitment of all at Hoover Ferguson, said David Mitchell, senior vice president of offshore, Hoover Ferguson.
  • Hoover Ferguson is one of three companies to be nominated in the category.
  • The Gold Awards were launched in 2015, recognizing remarkable contributions to the UK offshore oil and gas industry.

Hoover Ferguson Appoints Kevin Friar as President

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Thursday, January 31, 2019

Hoover Ferguson , a global leader in tank and container solutions with more than 40 locations in 25 countries, announced today that it has appointed Kevin Friar as president.

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  • Hoover Ferguson , a global leader in tank and container solutions with more than 40 locations in 25 countries, announced today that it has appointed Kevin Friar as president.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190131005010/en/
    Hoover Ferguson President Kevin Friar (Photo: Business Wire)
    We are delighted to welcome Kevin to Hoover Ferguson at such an exciting time for the company, said Donald Young, chairman and CEO, Hoover Ferguson.
  • Friar will report directly to Donald Young and will be responsible for strategy, sales and operational leadership of the global Hoover Ferguson team.
  • I couldnt be more pleased to join Hoover Ferguson and take up this new challenge, said Kevin Friar, president, Hoover Ferguson.