PRESS RELEASE: "Mr. Truman Meets Hiroshima on the Future of Nuclear Weapons, 1945-2020"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 11, 2010

Webster Hosts Historic Webcast Meeting Between the Harry S. Truman Library and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

“Mr. Truman Meets Hiroshima on the Future of Nuclear Weapons, 1945 – 2020” is a global videoconference / webcast on March 1, 2010 7-9 PM (CST) [or UTC / GMT: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 01:00 – 03:00], originating from the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum (Independence, Missouri, USA) and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (Japan). This historic webcast, presented by Webster University and the Holden Public Policy Forum, will be the first meeting between the museum representing the first head of state to use atomic bombs and the people in the city where the first atomic bomb was used. The live webcast and open channels for audience participation via Chat, Facebook and Twitter can be accessed at: http://eagle.webster.edu/TheGlobalForum, or at other “watch party” locations.

The speakers and participants in this meeting discuss the basis for working toward a common vision about the future of nuclear weapons. For the world-wide citizen audience, this event is an awareness raising forum and opportunity to participate in working toward a secure, peaceful and sustainable future for humanity and the planet.

"Mr. Truman Meets Hiroshima on the Future of Nuclear Weapons, 1945 - 2020" AGENDA March 1, 2010 7–9 PM (CST) | March 2, 2010 01:00 – 03:00 (UTC / GMT) Introductory Video: The Future of Nuclear Weapons: Voices & Images Webster University student video project Opening Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble (President, Webster University) Meeting Moderator: Governor Bob Holden(Holden Public Policy Forum) The Harry S. Truman Library & Museum and The Future of Nuclear Weapons Dr. Michael Devine (Director, Harry S. Truman Library & Museum) Historical Context: Truman, Hiroshima & Nuclear Weapons Dr. John D. Chappell (Associate Professor of History, Webster University, and Author of Before the Bomb: How America Approached the End of the Pacific War (1997)) Hiroshima’s Take On The Future of Nuclear Weapons Dr. Tadatoshi Akiba (Mayor of Hiroshima; and President, Mayors for Peace, NGO) Steven Leeper (Chairman, Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation) Testimonials from "Hibakusha" (A-bomb witnesses) Questions & Discussion Online questions & comments moderated by Satoko Norimatsu (Director, Peace Philosophy Centre, Vancouver, B.C.) and Dr. John Chappell Conclusions and Next Steps

A recorded archive of the video webcast and the online discussions will be available for on-demand playback online.

For more information:

http://eagle.webster.edu/TheGlobalForum
http://theglobalforum.ning.com/
Telephone: 1-314-968-7098

Barb McEwen Ehnes
Director of Media and Community Relations
Office of Public Affairs
Webster University, www.webster.edu
314-968-7174 (w) 314-565-5744 (c)
ehnesba@webster.edu

Webster University, a worldwide institution, ensures high quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence.

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