BGuthrie Photos: Smithsonian Associates -- American Ambassador, Moscow

Smithsonian Associates -- American Ambassador, Moscow:

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Description of Pictures: This was a unique presentation as part of the Smithsonian Associate's "Splendors of Russia" series which celebrated 300 years of St Petersburg. The event featured three former US ambassadors to the Soviet Union--Arthur Hartman (1981-87), Thomas Pickering (1993-96), and James Collins (1998-2001)--discussing changes in the Soviet Union and various topics like Afghanistan and Cheznia. It was hosted by Walter Cutler, former ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Zaire. Also present was James Symington, a former Congressman, chief of protocol under Lyndon Johnson, and an instrumental figure in US-Soviet relations over the years.

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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. SAAMB_030211_025.JPG: James Collins (US ambassador to the Russian Federation, 1998-2001)
2. SAAMB_030211_040.JPG: Walter Cutler (moderator)
3. SAAMB_030211_047.JPG: Thomas Pickering (US ambassador to the Soviet Union, 1993-96)
4. SAAMB_030211_062.JPG: Arthur Hartman (US ambassador to the Soviet Union, 1981-87)
5. SAAMB_030211_127.JPG: Pat and Harry, a couple that I met there who just happened to have been in Joe Correia's (who I used to work with) car-pool.
6. SAAMB_030211_130.JPG: Bruce Guthrie, Harry, a friend of Joe Correia's
7. SAAMB_030211_133.JPG: Thomas Pickering (US ambassador to Russia, the United Nations), Bruce Guthrie @ Smithsonian Associates event.
8. SAAMB_030211_136.JPG: James Symington @ Thomas Pickering
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Featured Folk: Some of the people here can also be seen on other pages on this site.
- Cutler, Walter appears on:
  - 2019_DC_Callamard_190702 Brookings Institution -- Investigating the Khashoggi murder: Insights from UN Special Rapporteur Agnes Callamard
  - 2018_DC_EFF_Benefit_180205 DC Env Film Festival (2018) -- Benefit Gala honoring Dr. Sylvia Earle @ Embassy of France in the US
  - 2016_DC_THIS_Amazing_160506 THIS for Diplomats A-May-Zing Gala @ Swiss Ambassador's Residence
  - 2015_DC_THIS_Jazz_150424 THIS for Diplomats All That Jazz Gala @ Embassy of Korea Residence
- Symington, James appears on:
  - 2016_DC_KatzenO_160401 DC -- American University -- Katzen Arts Center -- 2016B1 Spring I Opening Reception (Member)
  - 2016_DC_KatzenXT_Dunlap_160401 DC -- American University -- Katzen Arts Center -- 2016B Spring Gallery Talk: William Dunlap
  - 2015_DC_Monument_150915 Natl Archives -- Panel -- 9th Annual Charles Guggenheim Tribute Pgm (Monument to the Dream)
  - 2007_DC_Mondale_070426 Wilson Center -- Panel (Office of the Vice Presidency) (w/Walter Mondale)
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