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Reserve now Michael Beschloss Thu, July 16, 2009 — Afternoon The Council presents one of America's most respected presidential historians as he reviews the first six months of the Obama presidency and compares this honeymoon period with that of other leaders who have inhabited the White House. Just confirmed! Fri, November 6, 2009 The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia presents a full day conference The New Global Dynamic: Opportunities and Challenges in the 21st Century featuring The Honorable Al Gore Former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Dennis Blair, Director of National Intelligence Limited number of free movie passes available Mon, July 20, 2009 The Council offers a limited number of free passes to In the Loop, a smart comedy and Sundance Film Festival hit from the acclaimed team who created the award-winning BBC TV comedy series Alan Partridge and The Thick of It.

Travel the world The World Affairs Council has offered tours to its members and to cooperating councils for more than 30 years. Our trips offer all the highlights of touring, as well as access to political leaders and local experts for behind the scenes briefings that make our trips unique. Our hallmark "Inside" tours are resource rich, featuring private briefings and expert lecturers. Preview our 2010 travel line-up now! October 9-23, 2009  Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Explore the legendary Silk Road cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Kiva. Private briefings and special events. $5,500 plus airfare. November 7-15, 2009  Inside Beijing. Enjoy wonderful sightseeing, substantive briefings, lunch with a Chinese family. Optional excursions to Xian and Shanghai. $2,495 plus tax, including airfare round trip Philadelphia. Land-only rate $1,595. Special fare sale on Continental roundtrip Newark, $939. Call Now! December 10-22, 2009  Antarctica Cruise. Admiral William Fallon, Head of U.S. Central Command, Ret., will lecture on board and naturalist guides will share their love of this pristine wilderness. From $7,995 per person. Birthday Savings!

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