Bill Bennett to Deliver Nationwide Commencement Address on Radio; Former Education Secretary Could Reach Largest Audience with Single Speech.DALLAS -- Former U.S. Secretary of Education Bill Bennett
William Richards Bennett, PC, OBC, (born August 18, 1932 in Kelowna, British Columbia) was Premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia 1975–1986. , host of the nationally syndicated Bill Bennett's MORNING IN AMERICA "Morning in America" is the common name of an effective political campaign television commercial formally titled "Prouder, Stronger, Better" and featuring the opening line "It's morning again in America." The ad was part of the 1984 U.S. radio program, will deliver a nationwide "Commencement Address" on his program Friday, June 2nd. The first commencement address to be delivered nationwide, Bennett will offer his unique perspective on life to the largest potential audience of high school and college graduates -- as well as the general public -- ever reached through a single commencement address. "Bill Bennett is offering this address as a gift to graduates as well as those who never may have benefited from an actual commencement ceremony," stated Tom Tradup, vice president of News & Talk Programming for Salem Radio Network(R), which syndicates Bill Bennett's MORNING IN AMERICA nationally. "Bill will focus on what matters most in life, the real purpose of education, a distillation on optimism vs. pessimism, and the merits of hard work," Tradup added. Bill Bennett's MORNING IN AMERICA is heard weekdays 6:00AM - 9:00AM (ET); this first-ever radio "commencement address" will be delivered at 8:30AM (ET) Friday. In addition to being Secretary of Education for President Ronald Reagan and Drug Czar The term Drug Czar is an informal title that can mean: United States Between 1973 and 1988, several ad hoc executive positions were established that the press termed "Drug Czar". for President George H.W. Bush Noun 1. George H.W. Bush - vice president under Reagan and 41st President of the United States (born in 1924) George Herbert Walker Bush, President Bush, George Bush, Bush , Bennett also served as chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) U.S. independent agency. Founded in 1965, it supports research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. . He is the author of 18 books, including the just published AMERICA: The Last Best Hope (Nelson Current), which is the first of two volumes in Bennett's extensive history of the United States “American history” redirects here. For the history of the continents, see History of the Americas. The United States of America is located in the middle of the North American continent, with Canada to the north and the United Mexican States to the south. . Bill Bennett's MORNING IN AMERICA can be heard on top stations nationwide. For a complete listing of stations by state, link to www.bennettmornings.com. Salem Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:SALM) is a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider See content provider. and magazine publisher focused on Christian and family-themed content and conservative values. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network(R), which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 2,000 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives(TM), a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network Salem Web Network represents the largest faith-based audiences on the Internet and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia with offices in Dallas and Nashville. Salem Web Network is owned and operated by Salem Communications Salem Corp. (TM), a leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming and Salem Publishing(TM), a leading publisher of Christian-themed magazines. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 104 radio stations, including 66 stations in 24 of the top 25 markets. Additional information about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc. |
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