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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: MARSHA BERRY
MAY 7, 1998
STEVEN COHEN
JULIE MASON
202-456-2960
FIRST LADY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON TO VISIT
FRANCE AND SWITZERLAND
MAY 12 - 15, 1998
WASHINGTON, DC -- First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton will
visit France on May 12 and 13 to highlight the close ties between our two
nations. She will travel to Tulle and Correze, France with Mrs. Chirac to see
rural grassroots democracy in action. In Paris, on the 13th, the First Lady
will participate in several activities. She will inaugurate a school computer
link-up program between schools in Paris and the United States in cooperation
with NASA. She will make remarks at a woman's roundtable and will attend a
luncheon hosted by President Chirac in her honor. The First Lady will also
pay courtesy calls on Prime Minister and Mrs. Jospin.
On May 14-15, Mrs. Clinton will be in Geneva, Switzerland to receive the
World Health Organization/United Arab Emirates Health Education Prize and to
address the WHO awards assembly. The First Lady is being given the award for
her contributions to advancing health care around the world.
The UAE Health Foundation Prize is one of two major prizes awarded each
year during the World Health Assembly. The award consists of a plaque and a
$40,000 prize which will be donated to a WHO designated organization in honor
of Mrs. Clinton.
The First Lady will also meet with United Nations leader and participate
in a discussion on human rights to mark the 50th anniversary of the U.N.
Declaration on Human Rights.
Mrs. Clinton will then join President Clinton in Birmingham, England
later in the day on the 15th for the Summit of the Eight.
Editor's Note: A detailed schedule will be released on Friday, May 8, 1998.
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Steven A. Cohen
05/08/98 03:19:34 PM
Record Type: Record
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Subject: Mrs. Clinton's Trip to Europe
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
CONTACT: MARSHA BERRY
NOT FOR RELEASE
STEVEN COHEN
JULIE MASON
202-456-2960
TRIP OF FIRST LADY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON TO
FRANCE AND SWITZERLAND
MAY 12 - 14, 1998
WASHINGTON, DC -- First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton will visit France on May 12 and
13 to highlight the close ties between our two nations. She will travel to Tulle and Correze,
France with Mrs. Chirac to see rural grassroots democracy in action. In Paris, on the 13th,
the First Lady will participate in several activities. She will inaugurate a school computer
link-up program between schools in Paris and the United States in cooperation with NASA.
She will make remarks at a woman's roundtable and will attend a luncheon hosted by President
Chirac in her honor. The First Lady will also pay courtesy calls on Prime Minister and Mrs.
Jospin.
On May 14-15, Mrs. Clinton will be in Geneva, Switzerland to receive the World
Health Organization/United Arab Emirates Health Education Prize and to address the WHO
awards assembly. The First Lady is being given the award for her contributions to advancing
health care around the world.
The UAE Health Foundation Prize is one of two major prizes awarded each year
during the World Health Assembly. The award consists of a plaque and a $40,000 prize
which will be donated to a WHO designated organization in honor of Mrs. Clinton.
The First Lady will also meet with United Nations leader and participate in a discussion
on human rights to mark the 50th anniversary of the U.N. Declaration on Human Rights.
Mrs. Clinton will then join President Clinton in Birmingham, England later in the day
on the 15th for the Summit of the Eight.
May 12, 1998
PRESS CONTACT: SAM MYERS, JR
011-335-55-21-22-88
EVENT:
Remarks to General Council
DATE:
May 12, 1998
TIME:
2:00 pm
LOCATION: General Council Building
Tulle, France
OPEN PRESS FOR ARRIVAL PHOTO
OPEN PRESS INSIDE FOR REMARKS
PRESS NOTE
This event is open to the press. All press must be pre-set for arrival no later than
1:30 pm.
CREDENTIALING INFORMATION
No pre-credentialing is required. Reporters will be asked to show standard press
identification to gain access to the event. The on-site contact is Sam Myers, Jr.
USIS Contact in Tulle: Maggie Pearson: 0143122222
EVENT:
School Drop By
DATE:
May 12, 1998
TIME:
3:10 pm
LOCATION: Location TBD
Correze, France
POOL PRESS ONLY
USIS Contact in Correze: Maggie Pearson: 0143122222
EVENT:
Lunch with Local Officials
DATE:
May 12, 1998
TIME:
3:35 pm
LOCATION: La Senorie Hotel
Correze, France
POOL PRESS FOR ARRIVAL PHOTO
POOL PRESS FOR SECOND PICTURE W/ LOCAL OFFICIALS
USIS Contact in Correze: Maggie Pearson: 0143122222
EVENT:
Walk Through Town Square
DATE:
May 12, 1998
TIME:
4:40 pm
LOCATION: Town Square
Correze, France
OPEN PRESS ON ARRIVAL TO SQUARE
POOL PRESS FOR SECOND PHOTO AT ARCH
PRESS NOTE
The First Lady will walk around the town square. There will be two pre-set photo
opportunities. The on-site contact is Sam Myers, Jr.
USIS Contact in Correze: Maggie Pearson: 0143122222
EVENT:
Tour Chaumeil Community Center
DATE:
May 12 1998
TIME:
5:25 pm
LOCATION: Community Center
Chaumeil, France
POOL PRESS
CREDENTIALING INFORMATION
No pre-credentialing is required. Reporters will be asked to show standard press
identification to gain access to the event. The on-site contact is Sam Myers, Jr.
USIS Contact in Chaumeil: Maggie Pearson: 0143122222
May 13, 1998
PRESS CONTACT: CINDY GIRE
011-33-1-53-43-4300
EVENT:
Coffee with Madame Agacinski-Jospin
DATE:
May 13, 1998
TIME:
9:00 am
LOCATION: American Ambassador's Residence
41 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore
75008-Paris
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE FOR ARRIVAL
PRESS NOTE
This event is open to the press. All press must be pre-set for arrival no later than
8:30 am. In the case of inclement weather, a pool will be formed to cover the arrival
indoors.
CREDENTIALING INFORMATION
No pre-credentialing is required. Reporters will be asked to show standard press
identification to gain access to the event. The on-site contact is Cindy Gire.
USIS Contact in Paris: Michelle Carteron: 0143122222
EVENT:
Women's Roundtable Discussion
DATE:
May 13, 1998
TIME:
10:10 am
LOCATION: Senate/Luxembourg Palace
15 rue de Vaugirard
75006-Paris
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE FOR ARRIVAL TO SENATE
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE FOR OPENING REMARKS OF MRS.
CHIRAC AND MRS. CLINTON
PRESS NOTE
These events are open to the press. All press must be pre-set for arrival no later
than 9:45 am.
CREDENTIALING INFORMATION
No pre-credentialing is required. Reporters will be asked to show standard press
identification to gain access to the event. The on-site contact is Cindy Gire.
USIS Contact in Paris: Michelle Carteron: 0143122222
EVENT:
Lunch Hosted by President and Mrs. Chirac
DATE:
May 13, 1998
TIME:
12:15 pm
LOCATION: Elysee Palace
55 rue du Faubourg saint-Honore
75008-Paris
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE FOR ARRIVAL ONLY
PRESS NOTE
This event is open to the press. All press must be pre-set for arrival no later than
11:45 am.
CREDENTIALING INFORMATION
No pre-credentialing is required. Reporters will be asked to show standard press
identification to gain access to the event. The on-site contact is Cindy Gire.
USIS Contact in Paris: Michelle Carteron: 0143122222
EVENT:
NASA/Education Event
DATE:
May 13, 1998
TIME:
2:45 pm
LOCATION: Ecole Nationale De Chimie Physique Biologie
11 rue Pirandello
75013-Paris
POOL PRESS ONLY (Call time for pool is 2:00 pm)
EVENT:
Meeting with Prime Minister Jospin
DATE:
May 13, 1998
TIME:
5:30 pm
LOCATION:
Hotel Matignon
57 rue de Varenne
75007-Paris
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE FOR ARRIVAL PHOTO ONLY
PRESS NOTE
This event is open to the press. All press must be pre-set for arrival no later than
5:00 pm. In the case of inclement weather, a pool will be formed to cover the arrival
indoors.
CREDENTIALING INFORMATION
No pre-credentialing is required. Reporters will be asked to show standard press
identification to gain access to the event. The on-site contact is Cindy Gire.
USIS Contact in Paris: Michelle Carteron: 0143122222
May 14, 1998
The First Lady departs Paris en route Geneva
EVENT:
Arrival to the Palais des Nations
DATE:
May 14, 1998
TIME:
2:40 pm
LOCATION: Palais des Nations
Geneva, Switzerland
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE FOR ARRIVAL
PRESS NOTE
This event is open to the press. The on site contact is Tom Smith.
USIS Contact in Geneva: Richard Leclair: 7913223
EVENT:
World Health Organization Awards Ceremony
DATE:
May 14, 1998
TIME:
2:45 pm
LOCATION: Assembly Hall
Palais des Nations
Geneva, Switzerland
OPEN PRESS
USIS Contact in Geneva: Richard Leclair: 7913223
EVENT:
UAE Dinner
DATE:
May 14, 1998
TIME:
8:00 pm
LOCATION: Main Ballroom
InterContinental Hotel
Geneva, Switzerland
POOL PRESS FOR REMARKS ONLY
PRESS NOTE
The pool will form at 7:45 pm at the main entrance to the InterContinental on the lobby
level. The on site contact is Tom Smith.
USIS Contact in Geneva: Richard Leclair: 7913223
May 15, 1998
details for Geneva schedule -- tbd
###
Message Sent To:
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
CONTACT: MARSHA BERRY
NOT FOR RELEASE
STEVEN COHEN
JULIE MASON
202-456-2960
TRIP OF FIRST LADY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON TO
FRANCE AND SWITZERLAND
MAY 14 - 15, 1998
***UPDATED***
WASHINGTON, DC -- First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton will be in
Geneva, Switzerland to receive the World Health
Organization/United Arab Emirates Health Education Prize and to
address the WHO awards assembly. The First Lady is being given
the award for her contributions to advancing health care around
the world.
The UAE Health Foundation Prize is one of two major prizes
awarded each year during the World Health Assembly. The award
consists of a plaque and a $40,000 prize which will be donated to
a WHO designated organization in honor of Mrs. Clinton.
The First Lady will also meet with United Nations leader and
participate in a discussion on human rights to mark the 50th
anniversary of the U.N. Declaration on Human Rights.
Mrs. Clinton will then join President Clinton in Birmingham,
England later in the day on the 15th for the Summit of the Eight.
May 14, 1998
The First Lady departs Paris en route Geneva
EVENT:
Arrival to the Palais des Nations
DATE:
May 14, 1998
TIME:
2:40 pm
LOCATION: Palais des Nations
Geneva, Switzerland
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE FOR ARRIVAL
PRESS NOTE
This event is open to the press. The on site contact is Tom
Smith.
USIS Contact in Geneva: Richard Leclair: 7913223
EVENT:
World Health Organization Awards Ceremony
DATE:
May 14, 1998
TIME:
2:45 pm
LOCATION: Assembly Hall
Palais des Nations
Geneva, Switzerland
OPEN PRESS
USIS Contact in Geneva: Richard Leclair: 7913223
EVENT:
UAE Dinner
DATE:
May 14, 1998
TIME:
8:00 pm
LOCATION: Main Ballroom
InterContinental Hotel
Geneva, Switzerland
POOL PRESS FOR REMARKS ONLY
PRESS NOTE
The pool will form at 7:45 pm at the main entrance to the
InterContinental on the lobby level.
The
on
site
contact
is
Tom Smith.
USIS Contact in Geneva: Richard Leclair: 7913223
May 15, 1998
EVENT:
Commemorative Medallion Presentation
DATE:
May 15, 1998
TIME:
11:30 am
LOCATION: Palais Wilson
Geneva, Switzerland
POOL PRESS FOR REMARKS ONLY
PRESS NOTE
The pool will form at 11:00 am Quai Wilson at the corner of
Plantamour. The on site contact is Tom Smith. Pool will travel
in motorcade.
USIS Contact in Geneva: Richard Leclair: 7913223
EVENT:
Human Rights Roundtable
DATE:
May 15, 1998
TIME:
12:00 pm
LOCATION: US Mission
Room 135
U.S. Mission 11 Rue de Pregny
Geneva, Switzerland
POOL PRESS FOR REMARKS ONLY
PRESS NOTE
The pool will form at Quai Wilson at the corner of Plantamour
The on site contact is Tom Smith.
USIS Contact in Geneva: Richard Leclair: 7913223
Editor's Note:
3:25pm
WHEELS UP Cointrin International Airport
EN ROUTE Birmingham, England
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