Humphrey’s 100th: Centennial Policy Forums and Reunion

Governor Dayton, former Vice President Mondale, Senator Klobuchar, Congresswoman McCollum, Congressman Ellison, Mayor Rybak and former Governor Quie among those to discuss the
Hubert H. Humphrey legacy and the future of liberalism

On the 100th birthday of Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, Minneapolis City Hall, where Humphrey launched his political career, will host a series of discussions focusing on how Humphrey worked to transform Minnesota from a conservative backwater to a progressive beacon. The day will conclude with a reunion of former Humphrey staff, friends and family members and the presentation of Humphrey Leadership awards to leaders who influenced Humphrey or carried on his work.

What: Hubert H. Humphrey Centennial Policy Forums and Reunion

When: Friday, May 27th 8AM-7PM

Where: Minneapolis City Hall
350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
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AGENDA:

8:30-9:10 a.m.: Welcome
9:10-10 a.m.: HHH Life & Legacy Panel: Featuring Al Eisele, editor at large of “The Hill”; Hubert H. (Skip) Humphrey, III; film-maker Mick Caouette and Humphrey confidante, Tom Tipton.

10:15-11:30 a.m.: Panels

• Founding of the DFL Party/Future of Parties Seeking Progressive Change
• Civil Rights/Civic Discourse, and Civic Responsibility in a High Tech World
• The Future of Labor and Worker Rights in a Global Economy

Noon-1 p.m.: Bell Concert: The landmark bells of Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Courthouse will ring out from Noon to 1 p.m. in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hubert H. Humphrey.

1:30-2:15 p.m.: The Future of Liberalism: Congressman Keith Ellison

2:30-3:45 p.m.: Panels

• The Future of U.S. in the World
• The Future of Liberty and Equality, and News and Privacy
• The Future of the Economy, Farms and Energy, and The Future of Learning and Information

4-5 p.m.: Roundtable: Former Vice President Walter Mondale, former Governor Arne Carlson and former Attorney General Hubert H. (Skip) Humphrey, III, moderated by The Honorable John R. Tunheim.

5-7 p.m.: Reunion: Speakers include Hubert H. (Skip) Humphrey, III, Mayor R.T. Rybak, Governor Mark Dayton, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Al Franken and former Vice President Walter Mondale. Humphrey Leadership Awards will be presented to leading Minnesotans including former Governor Arne Carlson.

How to participate

Call 612.326.8684 or register online via this page for policy workshops and the PM reunion for Humphrey friends, family and fans. Cost: voluntary fee of $15 to participate in policy workshops, $10 to participate in evening reunion.

Need help with fees? Call the Centennial, 612-326-8684, press option 3# and tell us your name and if you're attending the forums, the reunion or both. We'll handle the rest. Those needing assistance can also register online by visiting our No-Cost Registration Page.

Sponsors

Founding sponsors of the Humphrey Centennial include: Vance Opperman, CEO, Key Investment; Kathy Tunheim, CEO, Tunheim Partners; Lockridge Grindal Nauen Law Firm, Ted Grindal; Joan Anderson Growe; and, the more than 1,600 "Friends of Hubert H. Humphrey liberalism" on Facebook. The Humphrey Centennial is a nonpartisan project of the nonprofit Alliance for a Better Minnesota Education Fund.