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| − | '''Victoria "Torie" Clarke''', citing "personal reasons", resigned, effective Friday, June 20, 2003, as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs. | + | '''Victoria "Torie" Clarke''', citing "personal reasons", resigned, effective Friday, June 20, 2003, as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs. [http://www.dod.gov/releases/2003/nr20030616-0102.html] |
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Clarke was nominated by President [[George W. Bush]] to be the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs on April 5, 2001. She was confirmed by the Senate on May 17, 2001, and sworn in at a ceremony in the | Clarke was nominated by President [[George W. Bush]] to be the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs on April 5, 2001. She was confirmed by the Senate on May 17, 2001, and sworn in at a ceremony in the | ||
Pentagon on May 22, 2001. | Pentagon on May 22, 2001. | ||
| − | In this position, she is responsible for all matters relating to Department | + | In this position, she is responsible for all matters relating to [[U.S. Department of Defense]] public information, internal information, community relations, information training, and audiovisual matters. |
| − | of Defense public information, internal information, community relations, | ||
| − | information training, and audiovisual matters. | ||
| − | + | ==Background== | |
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| − | + | Clarke was the general manager of the Washington, D.C. office of [[Hill & Knowlton]], a global public relations and marketing firm. She also previously served as President of [[Bozell Eskew Advertising]], | |
| − | Washington, D.C. office of [[Hill & Knowlton]], a global public relations and | + | a leading issue advocacy and corporate communications company. From 1993 to 1998, Clarke was Vice President for Public Affairs and Strategic Counsel for the [[National Cable Television Association]]. |
| − | marketing firm. | ||
| − | a leading issue advocacy and corporate communications company. From 1993 to | ||
| − | 1998, Clarke was Vice President for Public Affairs and Strategic Counsel | ||
| − | for the National Cable Television Association. | ||
| − | In 1992, Clarke served as Press Secretary for the re-election campaign of | + | In 1992, Clarke served as Press Secretary for the re-election campaign of President [[George Herbert Walker Bush]]. From 1989 to 1992, she was Assistant U.S. Trade Representative under Ambassador [[Carla Anderson Hills]] for Public Affairs and Private Sector Liaison. Previously, she served as press secretary to Congressman and then Senator [[John McCain]]. In 1982, Ms. Clarke was a press assistant to then Vice President George Bush. From 1979 to 1982, Ms. Clarke worked as an editorial assistant, photographer, and graphics editor for the ''Washington Star'' daily newspaper. |
| − | President [[George Herbert Walker Bush]]. From 1989 to 1992, she was Assistant U.S. Trade Representative under Ambassador [[Carla Anderson Hills]] for Public Affairs and Private Sector Liaison. Previously, she served as press secretary to Congressman and then Senator [[John McCain]]. In 1982, Ms. Clarke was a press assistant to then Vice President George Bush. From 1979 to 1982, Ms. Clarke worked as an editorial assistant, photographer, and graphics editor for the ''Washington Star'' daily newspaper. | ||
Ms. Clarke holds a B.A. degree from George Washington University where she | Ms. Clarke holds a B.A. degree from George Washington University where she | ||
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From [http://www.defenselink.mil/bios/asdpa_bio.html U.S. Defense Department] Biography of Victoria Clarke. | From [http://www.defenselink.mil/bios/asdpa_bio.html U.S. Defense Department] Biography of Victoria Clarke. | ||
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== Affiliations == | == Affiliations == | ||
*Intern, Spring 2000, [http://www.globalpolicy.org/visitctr/interns/list.htm Global Policy Forum]/[http://www.globalpolicy.org/visitctr/annreprt/anrp99-4.htm]; B.A., M.A. candidate, School of International Training | *Intern, Spring 2000, [http://www.globalpolicy.org/visitctr/interns/list.htm Global Policy Forum]/[http://www.globalpolicy.org/visitctr/annreprt/anrp99-4.htm]; B.A., M.A. candidate, School of International Training | ||
*Carla Anderson Hills alleged to be "Torie" Clarke's "mentor".[http://100777.com/nwo/121.htm] | *Carla Anderson Hills alleged to be "Torie" Clarke's "mentor".[http://100777.com/nwo/121.htm] | ||
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| − | + | == SourceWatch resources == | |
| + | *[[Donald H. Rumsfeld]] | ||
| + | *[[Hill & Knowlton]] | ||
| + | *[[Third party technique]] | ||
| + | *[[U.S. Department of Defense]] | ||
| − | == External | + | == External links == |
| + | ===References=== | ||
| + | <References/> | ||
| + | ===Articles and other resources=== | ||
*[http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/sept_11/dod_brief01.htm September 11, 2001 : Attack on America], DoD News Briefing presented by Victoria Clarke, ASD PA 10:16a.m.; September 12, 2001. The Avalon Project, Yale University. | *[http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/sept_11/dod_brief01.htm September 11, 2001 : Attack on America], DoD News Briefing presented by Victoria Clarke, ASD PA 10:16a.m.; September 12, 2001. The Avalon Project, Yale University. | ||
*[http://www.winningwomen.org/winningwomen/VictoriaClarkeBio.htm Victoria "Torie" Clarke, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs], "Winning Women." | *[http://www.winningwomen.org/winningwomen/VictoriaClarkeBio.htm Victoria "Torie" Clarke, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs], "Winning Women." | ||
*"[http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A64452-2003Jun16?language=printer Pentagon Spokeswoman Clarke Resigns]," Associated Press, June 16, 2003. | *"[http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A64452-2003Jun16?language=printer Pentagon Spokeswoman Clarke Resigns]," Associated Press, June 16, 2003. | ||
*[http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Sep2001/n09062001_200109061.html DIA Hopes to Grow Anthrax Variant to Test Vaccine] | *[http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Sep2001/n09062001_200109061.html DIA Hopes to Grow Anthrax Variant to Test Vaccine] | ||
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| + | [[category:people]] [[category:Public relations professionals]] [[category:Politics (U.S.)]] [[category:War/peace]] [[category:War in Iraq]] | ||
Revision as of 15:59, 21 April 2008
Victoria "Torie" Clarke, citing "personal reasons", resigned, effective Friday, June 20, 2003, as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs. [1]
Clarke was nominated by President George W. Bush to be the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs on April 5, 2001. She was confirmed by the Senate on May 17, 2001, and sworn in at a ceremony in the Pentagon on May 22, 2001.
In this position, she is responsible for all matters relating to U.S. Department of Defense public information, internal information, community relations, information training, and audiovisual matters.
Contents
Background
Clarke was the general manager of the Washington, D.C. office of Hill & Knowlton, a global public relations and marketing firm. She also previously served as President of Bozell Eskew Advertising, a leading issue advocacy and corporate communications company. From 1993 to 1998, Clarke was Vice President for Public Affairs and Strategic Counsel for the National Cable Television Association.
In 1992, Clarke served as Press Secretary for the re-election campaign of President George Herbert Walker Bush. From 1989 to 1992, she was Assistant U.S. Trade Representative under Ambassador Carla Anderson Hills for Public Affairs and Private Sector Liaison. Previously, she served as press secretary to Congressman and then Senator John McCain. In 1982, Ms. Clarke was a press assistant to then Vice President George Bush. From 1979 to 1982, Ms. Clarke worked as an editorial assistant, photographer, and graphics editor for the Washington Star daily newspaper.
Ms. Clarke holds a B.A. degree from George Washington University where she graduated in 1982.
From U.S. Defense Department Biography of Victoria Clarke.
Affiliations
- Intern, Spring 2000, Global Policy Forum/[2]; B.A., M.A. candidate, School of International Training
- Carla Anderson Hills alleged to be "Torie" Clarke's "mentor".[3]
SourceWatch resources
External links
References
Articles and other resources
- September 11, 2001 : Attack on America, DoD News Briefing presented by Victoria Clarke, ASD PA 10:16a.m.; September 12, 2001. The Avalon Project, Yale University.
- Victoria "Torie" Clarke, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, "Winning Women."
- "Pentagon Spokeswoman Clarke Resigns," Associated Press, June 16, 2003.
- DIA Hopes to Grow Anthrax Variant to Test Vaccine
