Monday, October 4, 2010

Secretary Clinton to Receive the George McGovern Leadership Award from the World Food Program on October 5

Another award for Mme. Secretary! She needs that library/museum we are going to build for her in Seneca Falls!

Secretary Clinton to Receive the George McGovern Leadership Award from the World Food Program on October 5


Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
October 4, 2010



Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will be awarded the George McGovern Leadership Award for advancing the international community’s efforts to address global hunger at the World Food Program USA's 9th annual awards ceremony and reception. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5 in the Benjamin Franklin Room of the Department of State. Secretary Clinton’s remarks are expected at 5:15 p.m.


Former Senator and Goodwill Ambassador to the World Food Program George McGovern will present the award to Secretary Clinton. Executive Director of the World Food Program Josette Sheeran and President and CEO of WFP USA Richard Leach will also participate.