Caroline Kennedy Speaking Fee: $150,000 to $200,000
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Primary Topic Category:
Politics
Secondary Topic Category:
Women's Events
Caroline Kennedy Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Bestselling Author, Attorney, and Diplomat Caroline Kennedy was the 29th United States Ambassador to Japan. Nominated by President Barack Obama, she was the first female Ambassador to Japan. During her tenure she helped realize the United States military's return of land on Okinawa to the Japanese government, the largest land transfer since 1972, became an advocate for Japanese women in business and politics, and played a pivotal role in President Obama’s historic visit to Hiroshima. In her speaking events, Kennedy weaves together lessons from history, her family legacy, and her work in public service to illustrate how to uphold our values.
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