Tremendous New Theme Cruise Speakers Announced for 2010

10-14-2009

 

 

 

ATLANTA, GA  October 15, 2010 -  An amazing new line-up of speakers has been announced for 2010. From former Astronauts, to renowned journalists, to world leaders, the list of theme cruise speakers continues to grow and strengthen.

 

All of these cruises, and many more, can be found at ThemeCruiseFinder.com:

 

 

 

      Ted Koppel

 

      News Anchor Ted Koppel is a senior news analyst for National Public Radio and a contributing analyst for BBC America's World News America.

 

      (April 29, 2010; Lindblad Expeditions)

 

     

     

 

      Mikhail Gorbachev & Lech Walesa

 

      In St. Petersburg, we've arranged for a presentation by a towering 20th-century figure, Mikhail Gorbachev. Former President of the Soviet Union and Nobel Laureate, he'll be a fascinating window into Russia.

 

 

      In Gdansk, you'll meet with the former President of Poland and Nobel Laureate, Lech Walesa - 20 years after the first free vote in Poland.

 

      (August 29 and September 6, 2010; Lindblad Expeditions)

 

     

     

 

      Hugh Downs

 

      One of the most familiar American television figures in the history of the medium, will share experiences from his distinguished career. He was the host of ABC News' 20/20, the prime-time newsmagazine program, for over 20 years. And previous to that he was host of NBC News' Today program.

 

      (March 15, 2010; Crystal Cruises)

 

      (April 4, 2010; Lindblad Expeditions)

 

 

      Dan Rather

 

      The voice, heart, and soul of American journalism, Dan Rather is one of the most recognized and renowned reporters of our time. Former award-winning news anchor for the CBS Evening News, he is now Managing Editor and anchor of a television news magazine Dan Rather Reports on the cable channel HDnet. Rather was anchor for the CBS Evening News for 24 years and also contributed to CBS' 60 Minutes. Rather has been a part of history's defining moments, from the JFK assassination to Watergate, Saddam Hussein and beyond.

 

      (May 24, 2010; Lindblad Expeditions)

 

 

      Astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell and Kathy Sullivan

 

      Buzz Aldrin - A living hero, an American patriot and space pioneer, when Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong landed the Eagle on the moon forty years ago, the event marked not only the fulfillment of President Kennedy's mission to send someone to the moon before the end of the 1960s, but also began a new era of space exploration for all humanity.

 

      (January 7, 2010; Lindblad Expeditions)

 

 

      Capt. Jim Lovell, Astronaut and NASA Legend, is one of only 24 people to have flown to the Moon. He is most well-known as the Commander of the courageous Apollo 13 mission (Houston, we have a problem.) which was safely brought back to Earth by the inspiring efforts of the crew and mission control. He'll share experiences from his history-making career and thoughts on the future of exploration.

 

      (May 11, 2010; Lindblad Expeditions)

 

 

      Kathy Sullivan: First American Woman in Space

 

     
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