The U.S. Department of State’s webpage (www.America.gov) has a pull down link under Democracy to Press Freedom. If you follow that link you will find a story dealing with BFTF. This story went out worldwide and was (is) read by millions. So check it out.
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AMERICA.GOV - Telling America’s Story
July 22, 2008 – 4:49 pm
Continuing the Traditions of Ben Franklin
July 22, 2008 – 11:55 am
For many, it is almost time to return back to their homes. For others, that time is fast approaching. Before departing from Winston-Salem, North Carolina and returning to their families, the BFTF Fellows are asked to develop a follow-up project to carry on the work of the BFTF in the communities. Examples of […]
The Beauty of Williamsburg
July 18, 2008 – 9:02 pm
Be sure the check out the postings on the Founders and Diplomat’s blog pages, photos and video. Dozens of new postings available including election results from the Founder’s hotly contested prime minister contest. Congrats Dexter. (Photo Credit: Odile)
Can You Find Ben?
July 17, 2008 – 8:47 pm
Can you find Ben in the picture above? Perhaps not today, but look again in the Fall. Barry Ersoy from Turkey applied to several military academies this year; but he really wanted to attend the Howe Military Academy. As he told me, they were not that willing to admit him until he […]
Dinan v Dinan
July 17, 2008 – 10:58 am
Story by Lendyll
There have been many famous brothers in history. The Wright Brothers, Eli and Peyton Manning, and the Wachowski Brothers but the fellows get to interact with the more academically famous, Dinan Brothers. Today the Diplomats met with Stephen Dinan, the political correspondent for the Washington Times. He fielded their questions […]
An Unexpected NPR Moment
July 16, 2008 – 7:49 am
The tour of National Public Radio began innocent enough with the Diplomats split into tour groups, listening to tour guides describe the reach and mission of NPR. Stopping at Studio A, the Fellows watched through a viewing portal. Inside Weekend Edition’s Scott Simon interview a cutting edge musician. Suddenly the program’s host waived the […]
Between diversity and consensus Europe chose both!
July 16, 2008 – 7:04 am
A Fellow’s Thought on European Unity is revealed in an Essay written by Daria, Romania. Her thought are worth your time.
The society hides deep in its core an ancestral desire of improvement, a desire which became a trend that nowadays is present more than ever, as we live in an era of breaking new grounds, […]
Celebrating Indendence
July 4, 2008 – 10:43 am
July 4th is the United States’ celebration of Independence. Many of the Fellow’s countries hold similar commemorations. The most striking words from the document follow. In Philadelphia the fellows will stand in Independence Hall where the document was proclaimed. If you want to learn more click here. Click pictures for larger version.
When in the […]
“Master Theo” - Congrats!!!
July 3, 2008 – 6:51 pm
BFTF’s very own mentor Theo Yakah successfully defended his very well written and researched thesis today. He now has his M.A. Degree from Wake Forest and is set for the Fletcher School at Tufts next fall. His thesis topic: Making Darfur an American Story: Exploring the Agenda Setting Dynamics. (Note: You can always […]
INTERNATIONAL DINNER
June 30, 2008 – 4:45 pm
The following Founders will be cooking dinner for us Wednesday night July 2.
Nicole from Connecticut - Greek Salad,Kalina from Bulgaria - Shopska Salad, Andrej from Slovaka - Bryndzove Halusky, Karina from Turkmenistan - Plov, Lorenzo from Italy - Spaghetti Carbonara, Dexter from Michigan - Chicken Fried Rice, Monica from Slovenia - Langas, Haroula from Greece […]