John C. Whitehead papers

Scope and Contents A recording of a portion of a 1987 White House seminar to prepare the agenda on human rights for an upcoming summit meeting with the Soviet Union. Side 1: John Whitehead chairs the seminar. Other members of the panel are Rozanne L. Ridgway (the Assistant Secretary of State for European and Canadian Affairs), Lisa Jameson (National Security Council, European and Soviet Affairs Director), Richard Schifter (Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor), and Fritz Ermarth...

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Recording of a thank you message from Norwegian actress and philanthropist Liv Ullmann to John C. Whitehead for his contributions in the International Rescue Committee (IRC). It includes footage of persons aided by the IRC and stories of people aided by the IRC, such as a woman who was forced to give her daughter contaminated water.

Scope and Contents An interview by Marcia Kramer with John C. Whitehead on The Sunday Show, CBS 2. They discuss the plans for rebuilding Lower Manhattan after 9/11. Whitehead explains the reasons for prioritizing more buildings, rather than taller buildings. He also discusses the growth of Battery Park, working with the new Mayor Michael Bloomberg, working with the Governor, developing the 9/11 memorial, and the fear of another attack. The video includes advertisements and the segment "Marcia on My Mind," in...

Scope and Contents An episode of Cavuto on Business, a Fox show hosted by Neil Cavuto, featuring individual interviews with business leaders regarding philanthropy. Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's, discusses his personal life, donating to create adopting clauses in litigation, and the misunderstood nature of business moguls. Darla Moore discusses women in business and her work with her husband, Richard Rainwater. Michael Bloomberg discusses his reasons for philanthropy. Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft,...

Scope and Contents This is a Reuters news report on the rebuilding of Ground Zero. It begins with footage of 9/11 itself, and interviews with people working on reconstruction, who describe their reactions to 9/11. In vox pops, people react to the building plans of the site. John C. Whitehead believes that people will no longer want to work in a skyscraper downtown. Other citizens express dissatisfaction with the decisions made by corporations, the lack of affordable housing, and the rejection of environmental...

Scope and Contents The recording consist of two interviews with John C. Whitehead as Deputy Secretary of State. The first interview is on CBS This Morning, to discuss the Iran-Iraq War. He offers his opinions on a potential ceasefire, the death of the current Ayatollah, and the rumors that there has been contact with the Iranians. The second interview cuts in with no introduction to the show or the reporter. They discuss relations with Nicaragua, the political stability and policies of the Sandinistas, and the...

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This is a tribute video to John C. Whitehead as the recipient of the Laureate Award in the 2005 Global Center Awards. It contains soundbites from Whitehead, his grandson David Earls, and Citigroup chairman Robert Rubin. They discuss Whitehead's leadership skills, cautiousness, sense of duty, and focus through his time in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.

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A news clip from CBS Weekend Journal on the cleanup at 9/11's Ground Zero. Russ Mitchell announces that the cleanup is ahead of schedule. It includes soundbites from John C. Whitehead, Rudolph Giuliani, Frank Sanchis, Eytan Kaufman, and Bart Voorsanger.

Scope and Contents A special report on New York 1 Cable News, with John Schiumo interviewing Charles Gargano, Chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation, on the plans for Ground Zero. Citizens call in to ask questions. Topics include a separate memorial for first responders; rebuilding the towers in their original design; eminent domain laws; public transit; how traffic will affect the memorial; preparations for another attack; the 1993 attack on the World Trade Center; whether the families of...

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Outward bound work retreat with John C. Whitehead. Team members hike and water raft. Footage ends at 49:15, but repeats the back of the film at 53:20 to the end.

Scope and Contents The first annual social entrepreneurs exchange with NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship). John C. Whitehead is the opening speaker and discusses the American division between private, non-profit, and government and how social entrepreneurship combines the three sects. Whitehead introduces Greg Dees, who leads a panel consisting of Brian Barefoot of Babson College, John Havens of Morgan Stanley, Journalist David Bornstein, Tucker York of Goldman Sachs, Jim Piereson of the John M. Olin...

Scope and Contents This is an oral history interview with John C. Whitehead about his time in the Navy during World War II. He discusses learning about the attack on Pearl Harbor; joining the Navy and training; working on the USS Thomas Jefferson as a Navy Clerk; ; the effects of war on civilian life, and the attitudes of civilians towards it; training for the invasion of Normandy and the invasion itself; and the way World War II and the Navy shaped Whitehead's life and career. He briefly mentions the invasion...

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Recording describes the process of designing memorials to Father Mychal Judge, the first firefighter to be killed on 9/11. Firefighters and others describe how they dealt with his death, and a group of students and faculty at an unnamed university create a model of a park, a painting, a drawing, and a bust, as well as other memorials.

Scope and Contents This is an episode of New York Voices, hosted by Rafael Pi Roman. Roman discusses immigration in New York City post 9/11. New immigrants explain why they came to the United States, and how being a citizen makes them feel. Professor Philip Kasinitz discusses the necessity of immigrants for America's culture and economy, how 9/11 has changed New York City's views on immigrants, and how effective or ineffective strategies might be to prevent another attack. Muslim immigrant Debbie Almontaser...

Scope and Contents This video is an edited recording of the Jerusalem Foundation's ceremony marking the completed restoration of the Via Dolorosa. The first four minutes are a compilation of clips from the ceremony accompanied by music. Architect Peter Bougard(?) speaks to his artistic vision, and Jerusalem Foundation President Ruth Cheshin describes the process of restoration. John C. Whitehead, Roger and Jurate Altman, and others receive gifts, and give short speeches of thanks. The ceremony ends with a...

Scope and Contents This video is a recording of the ceremony to celebrate a grant agreement between the U.S. Agency for International Development (A.I.D.) and the Polish-American and Hungarian-American enterprise funds, which will send money to Poland and Hungary. Deputy Secretary of State Larry Eagleburger speaks to the strengths of using the private sector for this donation, rather than relying on governments. Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon Mark Edelman speaks to the importance of supporting free...

Scope and Contents This is a recording of the Friends of WFUNA Luncheon, in which the 2004 Distinguished Public Service Award is given to John C. Whitehead. WFUNA is the World Federation of United Nations Associations. The ceremony includes a speech from James Sitrick, Secretary General of WFUNA, who talks about WFUNA and law in terms of the United Nations. Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations, speaks about the importance of international cooperation. John Whitehead accepts his award and speaks...

Scope and Contents This video is a recording of the Great Decisions show, hosted by Peter Krogh. Richard Holbrooke, former assistant Secretary of State and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and John C. Whitehead, former deputy Secretary of State, are guests. Topics include unilateralism vs. multilateralism, America's highest goals, the War on Terror, diplomacy in foreign relations, America as a superpower, and the export of American values. They also speak to the importance of encouraging leadership in...