HBO History Makers Series featuring Kenneth M. Duberstein

Monday, October 20, 2008
Speaker
Kenneth M. Duberstein
Chairman and CEO, The Duberstein Group, Inc.; Former White House Chief of Staff (1988-89)
Presider
David Westin
President, 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 William Perry, Brent Scowcroft, and Lawrence Summers.

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