Bicentennial

THE HOUSE OF DELAMAIN CELEBRATES BICENTENARY YEAR WITH GLOBAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS; LAUNCH OF EXCEPTIONAL, LIMITED EDITION COGNACS

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
Nature, Alcest, Bicentennial, Partnership, House, Culture, Grande Champagne, Beauty, Rare Bird, Calendar, Botany

JARNAC, France, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 1824, Delamain Cognac will be celebrating its 200-year, 9-generation pursuit of cognac excellence throughout the 2024 calendar year with a series of special bicentenary events including: commemorative events in key international markets, the launch of a prestige Grande Champagne cognac, "L'Oiseau Rare," a gala celebration in Jarnac, and the unveiling and auction of a unique, 10-liter Dame-Jeanne containing a masterpiece blend of extremely old cognacs created by Cellar Masters Dominique Touteau and Charles Braastad and presented in a soaring glass "bonbonne", itself a work of art created by a Parisian Maison d'Art.

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  • Across the generations, the Delamain family has included noted authors, publishers, historians and archaeologists, each with interests grounded in our local culture and then reaching beyond.
  • The June launch of a new prestige Grande Champagne cognac, "L'Oiseau Rare" ("Rare Bird") which pays tribute to celebrated ornithologist and visionary cognac craftsman Jacques Delamain.
  • The Dame-Jeanne is set to be sold at year end by a leading international auction house.
  • A two-day celebration in Jarnac in September culminating in an exclusive gala dinner and the unveiling of the Bicentenary Dame-Jeanne.

THE HOUSE OF DELAMAIN CELEBRATES BICENTENARY YEAR WITH GLOBAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS; LAUNCH OF EXCEPTIONAL, LIMITED EDITION COGNACS

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024
Nature, Alcest, Bicentennial, Partnership, House, Culture, Grande Champagne, Beauty, Rare Bird, Calendar, Botany

JARNAC, France, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 1824, Delamain Cognac will be celebrating its 200-year, 9-generation pursuit of cognac excellence throughout the 2024 calendar year with a series of special bicentenary events including: commemorative events in key international markets, the launch of a prestige Grande Champagne cognac, "L'Oiseau Rare," a gala celebration in Jarnac, and the unveiling and auction of a unique, 10-liter Dame-Jeanne containing a masterpiece blend of extremely old cognacs created by Cellar Masters Dominique Touteau and Charles Braastad and presented in a soaring glass "bonbonne", itself a work of art created by a Parisian Maison d'Art.

Key Points: 
  • Across the generations, the Delamain family has included noted authors, publishers, historians and archaeologists, each with interests grounded in our local culture and then reaching beyond.
  • The June launch of a new prestige Grande Champagne cognac, "L'Oiseau Rare" ("Rare Bird") which pays tribute to celebrated ornithologist and visionary cognac craftsman Jacques Delamain.
  • The Dame-Jeanne is set to be sold at year end by a leading international auction house.
  • A two-day celebration in Jarnac in September culminating in an exclusive gala dinner and the unveiling of the Bicentenary Dame-Jeanne.

Portland's Grant High School Places First in Center for Civic Education's Nationwide Competition on the Constitution

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024
Civic, Volunteering, Citizenship, The National Conference Center, Conference, Research, Student, Parent, Learning, Bicentennial, Constitution, Knowledge, Nursing

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from Grant High School of Portland, Oregon, placed first in the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals, an annual competition that brings together high school students from across the nation to answer difficult questions about the U.S. Constitution. Douglas S. Freeman High School from Henrico, Virginia, placed second and Foothill High School from Pleasanton, California, placed third in the event, which was held at the National Conference Center in the Washington, D.C., area. Full results can be found on the Center for Civic Education's website.

Key Points: 
  • Douglas S. Freeman High School from Henrico, Virginia, placed second and Foothill High School from Pleasanton, California, placed third in the event, which was held at the National Conference Center in the Washington, D.C., area.
  • Full results can be found on the Center for Civic Education's website .
  • More than 1,000 students participated in the Center for Civic Education's We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution national competition on the U.S. Constitution on April 13-15.
  • A total of 48 high school teams from 28 states and the District of Columbia participated in this year's events.

ProChile and Wines of Chile Commemorate 200 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between the US & Chile at San Francisco Event

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星期四, 十月 5, 2023
Bicentennial, Wine, Walkaround, Foreign Affairs, Ministry, Mission, SAN, Salmon, Free trade, Fishing, Borago

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wines of Chile and ProChile are proud to present "A Bicentennial Mission: Exploring 200 Years of US-Chile Commercial Relations Through Wine and Cuisine." On Tuesday, October 24th at the Historic Klamath in San Francisco, the dynamic event will explore exceptional wines and culinary treasures that Chile has to offer, as well as commemorate the 200 years of commercial relations and 20 years of Free Trade Agreement between the two nations.

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  • On Tuesday, October 24th at the Historic Klamath in San Francisco, the dynamic event will explore exceptional wines and culinary treasures that Chile has to offer, as well as commemorate the 200 years of commercial relations and 20 years of Free Trade Agreement between the two nations.
  • "With over 80% of its wine exports certified as sustainable by the Wines of Chile Sustainability Code, our wine industry is one of the most regionally diverse and eco-friendly wine selections on the planet."
  • (3:00PM - 5:00PM PT) Walkaround tasting: 15 of Chile's top sustainable, organic and biodynamic wineries will be pouring their wines.
  • ProChile and Wines of Chile aim to expand Chilean wine exports to the US.

Mars Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Heritage Chocolate Society, Honoring the Legacy of its Founder, Forrest E. Mars, Jr.

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星期四, 二月 9, 2023
Fortress of Louisbourg, Bicentennial, Fortification, Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia, Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, Chocolate, Thought, Culture, Carpentry, Market House, History, Shea's Hippodrome Theatre, Research, New Rochelle 250th Anniversary half dollar, Maine Historical Society, Child, Colonial, Attitude, Futurist, Coffeehouse, Innovation, Forrest, Old Market House (Galena, Illinois), Book, Social media, Stratford Hall, Tourism, Entertainment, Pharmaceutical industry, Film industry, Mars, Colonial Williamsburg, Fort Ticonderoga

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heritage Chocolate Society (formerly known as the Colonial Chocolate Society) celebrated its 20th Anniversary at its annual meeting on February 7-8 in Richmond, Virginia.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heritage Chocolate Society (formerly known as the Colonial Chocolate Society) celebrated its 20th Anniversary at its annual meeting on February 7-8 in Richmond, Virginia.
  • The Colonial Chocolate Society continued to meet every year at different historic sites in North America including Colonial Williamsburg, Fort Ticonderoga, Fortress Louisbourg and Mount Vernon.
  • Hosted by Mars and AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate , the meetings grew and brought innovative programming and speakers to its attendees.
  • The winners of the 2023 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant were announced at the society's Annual Gala held at The Hippodrome Theatre.

Antheum Studios to Release Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed 15th Anniversary Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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星期四, 八月 4, 2022
Assassin's Creed, Bicentennial, Trail's End Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Television, Sport, Studio, History, Video, Creed, Ancient Aliens, The Walt Disney Company, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Collection, Heart, Video game, Ubisoft

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Antheum Studios is excited to announce the release of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed 15th Anniversary Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This special edition whiskey celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of one of the most popular video game franchises in history. The whiskey is set to release this August, with spiced rum and vodka coming to the collection this September.

Key Points: 
  • Antheum Studios is excited to announce the release of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed 15th Anniversary Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
  • This special edition whiskey celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of one of the most popular video game franchises in history.
  • JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Antheum Studios is excited to announce the release of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed 15th Anniversary Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
  • This special edition whiskey celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of one of the most popular video game franchises in history.

We the People National Finals Award Winners Announced

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星期三, 四月 27, 2022
People, Civic, Constitution, Amador Valley High School, Bicentennial, Parkrose High School, Center, Canyon Springs High School, LOS, Program, Citizenship, Student, Fishers High School, Parent, Secondary school, Curriculum, School, Democracy, Congress, Tutoring

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES and WASHINGTON, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forty-seven schools from across the nation competed this weekend in the 35th annual We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals, a national academic competition on the Constitution that took place online and in the nation's capital. After a final round of competition among the top-12 schools on Monday, Amador Valley High School of Pleasanton, Calif., placed first, earning the title of We the People national champions. Indiana's Fishers High School placed second, and Douglas S. Freeman High School of Henrico, Va., placed third.

Key Points: 
  • Indiana's Fishers High School placed second, and Douglas S. Freeman High School of Henrico, Va., placed third.
  • The We the People National Finals, a program of the Center for Civic Education, began in 1987 as an academic component of the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution.
  • A full list of We the People National Finals award winners is available at https://civiced.org/national-finals-2022-awards .
  • We the People National Finals and teams from each state are sponsored by hundreds of individuals and local businesses.

Dionisio Gutiérrez among the most admired businesspersons in the region

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星期五, 十一月 19, 2021
Democracy, CEO, Filmfare Awards, Isthmus, Woman, Economic development, Leadership, Commerce, Bicentennial, Man, Commitment, Freedom, Empowerment, Multimedia, Banco de Occidente, Chamber of commerce, Management

GUATEMALA CITY, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In its special edition for the Bicentennial of the Independence of Central America, the magazine Estrategia y Negocios highlighted the leadership of Dionisio Gutirrez, President of Fundacin Libertad y Desarrollo, among the most admired businessmen in the region.

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  • GUATEMALA CITY, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In its special edition for the Bicentennial of the Independence of Central America, the magazine Estrategia y Negocios highlighted the leadership of Dionisio Gutirrez, President of Fundacin Libertad y Desarrollo, among the most admired businessmen in the region.
  • Gutirrez, who is on the top five places, was included in the section "Men and women forgers of the Isthmus", for his contributions to development and the construction of democracy in Central America.
  • During his business career, Dionisio Gutirrez was CEO of Corporacin Multi-lnversiones, for over 33 years.
  • Nowadays, Dionisio Gutirrez is the president of the Latin American think-thank Fundacin Libertad y Desarrollo where he develops multiple civic activities and works on the articulation of long-term State proposals for the region.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the 200th anniversary of Peru's independence

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星期三, 七月 28, 2021
Justin Trudeau, Pierre Trudeau, Politics, PERU, Bicentennial, Canadian people, Countries, QUEBEC

OTTAWA, ON, July 28, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 200th anniversary of Peru's independence:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 28, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 200th anniversary of Peru's independence:
    "Today, we join Peruvian communities in Canada and around the world in celebrating the bicentennial of Peru's independence.
  • "Our two countries enjoy a strong relationship built on common values and warm people-to-people ties.
  • "The growing community of over 40,000 Canadians of Peruvian origin has enriched our national fabric and further strengthened the ties between our countries.
  • On behalf of the Government of Canada, I extend my best wishes to all those celebrating the 200th Peruvian Independence Day, here in Canada and around the world."

Baha'is Celebrate Bicentenary

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星期二, 十月 22, 2019
Bicentennial

(Another Bicentenary?

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  • (Another Bicentenary?
  • This is the second bicentenary celebration in the course of two years.
  • The 2019 Bicentenary is not a single event, but rather, a highlight in an ongoing series of community-building activities, generated at the grassroots level all around the country.
  • https://www.bahai.us/ bicentenary