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President Joe Biden has tapped Tennessee State Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, to serve on the White House Fellows commission, the White House announced Friday.
Akbari, who was one of 17 rising stars to give a joint keynote address at the mostly virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention, is one of 22 appointees to the president s commission. Commissioners are responsible for recommending a group of candidates for the prestigious White House Fellows program for leadership and public service. These leaders represent the best of America our collective character, creativity, and diversity, Biden said in a statement released Friday. I am grateful these dedicated and accomplished Americans will help select and mentor the next class of White House Fellows who demonstrate exceptional leadership, unwavering passion, and a strong commitment to public service.
Today, President Biden appointed 22 members to the President's Commission on White House Fellowships. The Commission is composed of outstanding citizens.
Today, President Biden appointed 22 members to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships. The Commission is composed of outstanding citizens
By MAY ZHOU in Houston | China Daily | Updated: 2021-05-11 06:30 Share CLOSE Bernard Loeffke with China s swimming national champion in 1980 while serving at the US embassy in Beijing. PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY
Bernard Loeffke, retired US Army major general, motivated by own experiences
While this year marks the 50th anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, which was started by American and Chinese table tennis players and led to sports and cultural exchanges between the two nations, retired US Army Major General Bernard Loeffke remembers how it was before then.
During the Vietnam War, the 1957 graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point was wounded by Vietnamese forces, who were trained and equipped by Chinese.
By MAY ZHOU in Houston | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2021-05-05 11:39 Share CLOSE Bernard Loeffke with China s swimming national champion in 1980 while serving at the US embassy in Beijing. PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY
Bernard Loeffke, retired US Army major general, motivated by own experiences
While this year marks the 50th anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, which was started by American and Chinese table tennis players and led to sports and cultural exchanges between the two nations, retired US Army Major General Bernard Loeffke remembers how it was before then.
During the Vietnam War, the 1957 graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point was wounded by Vietnamese forces, who were trained and equipped by Chinese.