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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 26th,
2008
Tim Weiner,
Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist and Author of "Legacy of
Ashes: History of the CIA" to Speak at WACC Speaker Series
Luncheon on Sept. 30, 2008
“Legacy of
Ashes: The History of the CIA”
Charlotte,
N.C. - The World Affairs Council of
Charlotte together with corporate sponsor, Keane Capital
Management will host Tim Weiner, Pulitzer Prize winning
journalist, National Book Award Winner (2007) and author of
Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA at the WACC
Speaker Series Luncheon, September 30, 2008, 12 p.m. at the
Westin.
The lunch
presentation will discuss his book, Legacy of Ashes:
History of the CIA. Weiner describes the failures of
intelligence gathering and mismanagement of the Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA) which has catapulted the U.S. into
greater danger of a national security meltdown.
Tim Weiner
is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who has reported on
American intelligence from around the world for more than 20
years. He is the author of three books, including the
National Book Award winner LEGACY OF ASHES, which was a
New York Times best-seller, and appeared on many "Best
Books of 2007" lists in the U.S. and the UK.
Weiner will
also be speaking at CPCC’s Overcash Performing Arts Center
(Tate Hall) at 6:00 PM the same day. Reservations for the
luncheon and evening presentation can be made online at
www.worldaffairscharlotte.org or by calling
704-687-7762.
Registration for the luncheon is $ 40 for WACC members and $
50 for non-members while registration for the evening
presentation is $ 10 for WACC members and $ 15 for
non-members. His book, “Legacy of Ashes: History of the CIA”
will be made available for sale for $15.00 at the luncheon
and evening presentation.
ABOUT WORLD
AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF CHARLOTTE
- The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is a non-profit,
non-partisan organization supported by funding from
individual and corporate member dues, foundations and
contributions. By serving as a regional center for education
and discussion of world affairs, WACC seeks to provide
leadership for global thinking, believing that a broad
perspective is necessary for effective competition in the
global economy and for responsible citizenship in an
increasingly interdependent political world. For more
information regarding the WACC, please go
www.worldaffairscharlotte.org.
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MEDIA
CONTACT:
Charlotte J. Klopp
cklopp@worldaffairscharlotte.org
Tel/704-687-7759
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