From Attendees
The October weekend was a rare experience. Historic settings, with which Concord is so richly endowed, gave a special dimension to a beautifully conceived and vivid program. The Fulbright Scholars were unanimously enthusiastic about the speakers and the way they conveyed the reach of American history, that is so intimately entwined with Concord’s past. We look forward to the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship between our two programs.”
– Mary Rose Maybank, Coordinator, Boston Area Fulbright Group
“I believe that the Center is addressing fundamental issues that our society needs to consider. Its innovative and stimulating programs can play a constructive role in the ongoing education of leaders.”
– William Thurston, Chairman of the Board, GenRad
“The leadership program was a truly great task: an enriching, creative, and multi-dimensional program. I do not think that even you who have organized it are aware of the full impact of such a gathering.”
– Dr. Kemal Kartal, Economist, Turkey
“The Concord Story has always been about the individual’s response to the community. This essential, but often-neglected, condition for a truly democratic society lies at the heart of the Center’s program.”
– Carl Rieser, former Senior Editor, Business Week
“The significance of the Concord program is that it looks back at America’s history, in order to discover perspectives and insights for the future. This we could particularly appreciate when we arrived at the 7th, concluding stage on science and high-technology. The presentations and discussions allowed for frank and thoughtful inquiry, which must be the basis for such work. Most impressive was the openness and graciousness of those involved with the Center. For foreigners, this human element is essential. The weekend was professional and more.”
– Yoshiko Tomioka, Producer, Nippon TV, Japan
“For those who like to learn, this program was a stimulating format of on-site lessons. A survey of Concord’s long history leads to new connections backward and forward in time — a combination of facts and philosophy, to which we added our speculation and debate. This is history coming alive!”
– Shirley Weinberg, Archeologist, Concord
“The program provided an excellent opportunity to broaden our understanding of the US. It was of particular value to look at the roots of your country, which allows us to view modern America with a deeper understanding and appreciation. Such program can not but bring peoples closer together.”
– Bernado De La Maza, International Editor, Channel 13, Santiago Chile
“The Center’s program has great potential. The participants can expect excellent presentations of our history, in light of present day issues of importance. I encourage not only American citizens, but business people in particular to attend.”
–Walter Muther, Pres. Associated Industries of MA
“The program was a pleasure and learning experience seldom found.”
– Kiliparti Ramakrishna, International Lawyer, India
“The program indeed awoke a sense for the American Dream, fostering thereby the ability to perceive initiatives that have shaped and are shaping our history. Each participant has come from a life experience that has been formed, in part, by what took place in this community. They will come away with a deeper appreciation for this heritage of which we are all a part.”
– John Moses, President, De Vine Ltd