HBO History Makers Series: A Conversation with William J. Perry

Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Speaker
William J. Perry
Professor, Stanford University; 19th Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense
Presider
John McWethy
Chief National Security and Pentagon Correspondent, ABC News
HBO History Makers

The Home Box Office History Makers Series focuses particular attention on the contributions made by a prominent individual at a critical juncture in international relations. Recent speakers in the series include Samuel Berger, James Baker, and Richard Myers.

5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Cocktail Reception
6:15 – 7:15 p.m. Meeting

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