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Watch the memorable moment when renowned evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins bestows the prestigious Richard Dawkins Award upon the late intellectual and writer Christopher Hitchens. Immerse yourself in this captivating video capturing the Houston ceremony where Hitchens receives recognition for his impactful contributions to atheism, freethought, and intellectual discourse.
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MAY 2, 2010, Author Christopher Hitchens delivered the 2010 PEN World Voices Festival’s Arthur Miller Freedom to Write Lecture. The lecture was titled “Crucibles: Past and Present.” A conversation between Mr. Hitchens and author Salman Rushdie, chair of the PEN World Voices Festival, followed the lecture. The event was held at Cooper Union in New York City.
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October 3, 2006 - Christopher Hitchens, a preeminent luminary in the realm of U.S. political discourse, delivered an oration at an event jointly organized by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, the Gerald R. Ford Foundation, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. His discourse pivoted primarily around the enigmatic persona of Thomas Jefferson, with peripheral explorations into the domain of George W. Bush and the labyrinthine tapestry of U.S. military engagements in the Middle East. For additional details regarding this convocation, peruse www.allpresidents.org.
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JUNE 28, 2001, Mr. Hitchens talked about his book, The Trial of Henry Kissinger, published by Verso Books. In the book, Mr. Hitchens asserts that former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger should face charges for his role in political crimes that took place in Bangladesh, Greece, Chile, and East Timor. The author argues that Kissinger’s involvement in these international issues warrants an international war crimes trial. After his prepared remarks, Mr. Hitchens answered questions from members of the audience.
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MARCH 29, 2001, Christopher Hitchens talked about the relationship between literature and politicians. He talked about writers who have entered the arena of political debate, ranging from Oscar Wilde’s radicalism to Gore Vidal’s cosmopolitanism. Following his remarks, he answered questions from the audience. Christopher Hitchens is the author of Unacknowledged Legislation: Writers in the Public Sphere, published by Verso.
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OCTOBER 13, 1996, Hitchens clashes with Stewart and Chappelle over topics like the U.S. election (which was approaching at the time), the role of the media, and broader societal issues. Chappelle provided humorous counterpoints to the conversation, balancing Hitchens’s serious commentary.
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OCTOBER 4, 1991, Keynote speaker Christopher Hitchens, Columnist ,The Nation, presented "The Middle East and American Democracy". He made comparisons between U.S. policy in the early 1980s and the Persian Gulf War. He also talked about democracy in the United States.
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Watch the memorable moment when renowned evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins bestows the prestigious Richard Dawkins Award upon the late intellectual and writer Christopher Hitchens. Immerse yourself in this captivating video capturing the Houston ceremony where Hitchens receives recognition for his impactful contributions to atheism, freethought, and intellectual discourse.
Date: TBC
MAY 2, 2010, Author Christopher Hitchens delivered the 2010 PEN World Voices Festival’s Arthur Miller Freedom to Write Lecture. The lecture was titled “Crucibles: Past and Present.” A conversation between Mr. Hitchens and author Salman Rushdie, chair of the PEN World Voices Festival, followed the lecture. The event was held at Cooper Union in New York City.
Date: TBC
October 3, 2006 - Christopher Hitchens, a preeminent luminary in the realm of U.S. political discourse, delivered an oration at an event jointly organized by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, the Gerald R. Ford Foundation, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. His discourse pivoted primarily around the enigmatic persona of Thomas Jefferson, with peripheral explorations into the domain of George W. Bush and the labyrinthine tapestry of U.S. military engagements in the Middle East. For additional details regarding this convocation, peruse www.allpresidents.org.
Date: TBC
JUNE 28, 2001, Mr. Hitchens talked about his book, The Trial of Henry Kissinger, published by Verso Books. In the book, Mr. Hitchens asserts that former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger should face charges for his role in political crimes that took place in Bangladesh, Greece, Chile, and East Timor. The author argues that Kissinger’s involvement in these international issues warrants an international war crimes trial. After his prepared remarks, Mr. Hitchens answered questions from members of the audience.
Date: TBC
MARCH 29, 2001, Christopher Hitchens talked about the relationship between literature and politicians. He talked about writers who have entered the arena of political debate, ranging from Oscar Wilde’s radicalism to Gore Vidal’s cosmopolitanism. Following his remarks, he answered questions from the audience. Christopher Hitchens is the author of Unacknowledged Legislation: Writers in the Public Sphere, published by Verso.
Date: TBC
OCTOBER 13, 1996, Hitchens clashes with Stewart and Chappelle over topics like the U.S. election (which was approaching at the time), the role of the media, and broader societal issues. Chappelle provided humorous counterpoints to the conversation, balancing Hitchens’s serious commentary.
Date: TBC
OCTOBER 4, 1991, Keynote speaker Christopher Hitchens, Columnist ,The Nation, presented "The Middle East and American Democracy". He made comparisons between U.S. policy in the early 1980s and the Persian Gulf War. He also talked about democracy in the United States.
