An evening with General Wesley Clark

Democratic candidate for President, four-star general, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and the recipient of a Presidential Medal of Freedom, General Wesley Clark has led an extraordinary life. On October 26th at 6:30 p.m. at the University Women's Club, London, please join Democrats Abroad UK to hear General Clark share his perspectives on America's place in the world and talk about his brand-new book, Don't Wait for the Next War: A Strategy for American Growth and Global Leadership.

Book your ticket and you'll also be able to order a discounted copy of the new book, described by one reviewer as 'a clearly written prescription to help Americans alleviate their nation's malaise.' General Clark will be signing copies of his book after the talk.

An additional opportunity to meet with General Clark:
After the talk, General Clark will join a small group for dinner and continuing discussion. You can obtain tickets to this additional event by clicking here.

Friends of members of DAUK who are not American citizens are welcome but their admission must be paid by their host. Only American citizens can make payment. Please note that this event is CLOSED to the press. Democrats Abroad UK reserves the right to refuse admission. Refunds normally not available; requests handled at the sole discretion of the organizer.

Gen. Wesley Clark, USA (Ret): Biography
Wesley Clark retired as a four-star general after 38 years in the United States Army. He graduated first in his class at West Point, and completed degrees in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University (B.A. and M.A.) as a Rhodes Scholar. While serving in Vietnam, he commanded an infantry company in combat, where he was severely wounded and evacuated home on a stretcher. He later commanded at the battalion, brigade and division level, and served in a number of significant staff positions, including service as the Director Strategic Plans and Policy (J-5). In his last assignment as Supreme Allied Commander Europe he led NATO forces to victory in Operation allied Force, saving 1.5 million Albanians from ethnic cleansing.

General Clark serves as Chairman and CEO of Wesley K. Clark & Associates, a strategic consulting firm; Co-Chairman of Growth Energy; senior fellow at UCLA's Burkle Center for International Relations; Advisor at the Blackstone Group; Director of International Crisis Group; Chairman of City Year Little Rock/North Little Rock; Chairman of UGR Inc., a banking and strategic advisory firm, as well as numerous corporate boards. General Clark has written three books and serves as a member of the Clinton Global Initiative's Energy & Climate Change Advisory Board and ACORE's Advisory Board.

General Clark was a candidate for the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination in 2004.

His awards include the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Defense Distinguished Service Medal (five awards), silver star, bronze star, purple heart, honorary knighthoods from the British and Dutch governments, and numerous other awards from other governments, including Commander of the Legion of Honor (France).