WASHINGTON, July 1 DC-Kissinger-award
Presented by the National Defense University Foundation
WASHINGTON, July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Defense University Foundation announced today the recipient of this year's American Patriot Award to be presented at a black-tie gala this December. The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Former Secretary of State, will receive this prestigious award at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on Tuesday, December 2, 2008.
The mid-career students at the National Defense University are the next generation of ambassadors, national and international military commanders and civilian defense industry leaders - patriots who have committed their lives to furthering the security of our nation and the world. Therefore, the National Defense University Foundation's American Patriot Award recognizes exceptional Americans who have demonstrated a profound and abiding love of country and whose inspirational leadership and selfless dedication symbolizes our nation's ideals, values and democratic principles.
"We are very pleased that the 2008 American Patriot Award will be presented to Dr. Kissinger who, as National Security Advisor and then as Secretary of State, served the nation well in times of considerable turmoil. He is clearly one of the ablest Secretaries of State in our country's history and he's been so recognized by virtually every international player in the world," said Walter Stadtler, Ambassador (Ret), President and CEO, National Defense University Foundation.
The American Patriot Award Gala is one of Washington, D.C.'s most prestigious events, attended by senior Administration officials, Members of Congress, senior military officials, and corporate and community leaders. In addition to celebrating patriotism, the gala offers corporations and the American public an opportunity to support the National Defense University and its crucial mission of educating our national security leaders. This year, more than 500 guests will gather to celebrate patriotism and to pay tribute to Dr. Kissinger for his many accomplishments.
Previous recipients of the American Patriot Award include General Colin Powell, The Honorable Caspar Weinberger, former President George H.W. Bush, The Men and Women of our Nation's Defense Team, The Honorable Bob Dole, The Honorable Daniel K Inouye and The Honorable Ted Stevens, The Honorable John Glenn, The Honorable John Warner, and The Honorable Ike Skelton.
The National Defense University Foundation, Inc. was established in 1982 to support and enhance the mission and goals of the National Defense University through promoting excellence and innovation in education by nurturing high standards of scholarship, leadership and professionalism.
The National Defense University is the country's preeminent institution for military, diplomatic and civilian national security education, research and outreach. It is the only university providing a common educational experience for all the various professional communities engaged in national security. The main campus is located at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C.
For more information on the American Patriot Award and the Gala, please visit our website at www.americanpatriotaward.org or contact Nancy Miller at 202/685-2527, email: millern@nduf.org
SOURCE National Defense University Foundation
