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23-05-2025
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U.S. Ambassador recounts signing of the Dayton Peace Accords
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — With the NATO Spring Assembly happening in Dayton, many are looking back at the signing of the Dayton Peace Accords almost 30 years ago. Negotiations between the presidents of Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia happened at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, leading to an agreement that ended a three year war. U.S. Ambassador Tony Hall was there for that historic signing, telling 2 NEWS he remembers the tension he felt as those world leaders met in Dayton to discuss a deal for peace. LIST: Public invited to forums during NATO Assembly Hall says at a time when thousands of people were dying, the city of Dayton offered hope to those countries. 'It was large, it was exciting. It was almost like, it was like a celebration,' said Tony Hall, U.S. ambassador and former congressman. Hall is a Dayton native, who says one thing he remembers most are people gathering outside of the perimeter of Wright-Patt to pray. 'And they were there prior to the meeting, they were there during the meeting, and they were there after the meeting,' said Hall. Hall says the act of faith was appreciated by the delegates and other world leaders, adding that he believes it helped inspire them to reach a peaceful conclusion. In 1995, Hall says people were not hopeful in Europe following conflict between Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia. More than 200,000 people were killed and more than 2 million were displaced from their homes as a result of the conflict. Hundreds of journalists from around the world arrived here in the Gem City to cover the international meeting. From Bosnia to Dayton: One woman's journey inspired by the Dayton Peace Accords Now, the original table from the negotiating of the Dayton Peace Accords is on display during this week's NATO Spring Session — commemorating the peace that was brought through negotiations in Dayton. 'They had this amazing peace accord that was signed in our backyard, which was Dayton, Ohio,' said Hall. 'And, it's kind of hard to imagine, but it was a great day for Dayton, and we're very proud of it.' Hall says that when he travels the world, he still has people ask him about the signing of the Dayton Peace Accords, and what it meant to the city. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-05-2025
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Fire department gives inside look at command center
With hundreds of people in town for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, emergency crews are on high alert. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'We've done extensive planning as to how to get additional resources in, how to get people out,' Assistant Fire Chief Brad French Assistant Fire Chief Brad French said the department's new operational command center can help ensure ambulances and fire trucks get where they need to be quickly. 'We're more focused on access points and traffic backups and things along those lines that could affect us from an emergency response,' French said. TRENDING STORIES: Dayton issues apology for 'unexpected' fireworks that sparked concerns Enough fentanyl to kill 100K people seized after man rams police cruiser Billy Joel cancels all scheduled concerts due to brain disorder, including Ohio performance The new command center shows the location of crews and uses city cameras to show any problem areas in the NATO village. Some Dayton residents wanted to know if neighborhoods are still protected, as many resources are being delegated to NATO. 'We've made sure that we have plenty of redundancy built into our response to where all the normal resources are available for City of Dayton residents that are there,' French said. French said the command center will benefit the city long after the NATO Assembly is gone. 'Gives us an opportunity to have extensive planning and more detailed tracking for significant events going forward,' he said. The fire department was able to pull that project off without any new spending within their existing budget. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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23-05-2025
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Large sections of downtown closed off for NATO: What you need to know
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The NATO Village is fully in place as the Parliamentary Assembly begins meaning a large section of downtown is inaccessible to those without security access. Several roads are closed off to encompass the security zone, with a heavy law enforcement presence in the vicinity along with barricades and metal fences. Downtown road closures, security measures announced for NATO 2025 Impacted roads include parts of East Monument Avenue, North Jefferson Street, West First Street, North Ludlow Street and West Third Street. Roads will be closed until the NATO Assembly ends on Monday, May 26. Local law enforcement is stressing safety throughout the weekend. Officials are encouraging residents to pay attention when driving through areas with blockades as well as being aware of pedestrian traffic. Dayton leaders are anticipating many visitors on foot who will be walking near these roads from Thursday through Monday, so it is important to watch out for those people in those areas closest to the perimeter of the NATO Village. When driving through the area at night, police are still asking for you to drive with caution and be aware of any overnight work that may be happening in the security zone. These barricades will stay up throughout the night in the NATO Village, so people will be unable to pass through overnight without the proper NATO clearance. Officials expect the downtown area to be cleared and back to normal by next Wednesday, May 28. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-05-2025
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UD public forums bring diverse POVs to Dayton residents
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Over at the Roger Glass Center at the University of Dayton, residents have a chance to listen to NATO delegates through a series of public forums. The first panel part of the 'Dayton Dialogue: Conversations about Peace and Security in the Balkans' series kicked off Thursday, bringing NATO delegates from different countries into conversation with Dayton residents and visitors. LIST: Public invited to forums during NATO Assembly During Thursday's first forum, panelists discussed different aspects of NATO achieving peace, while also talking about world issues, like the economy and the Russia-Ukraine war. The panel itself was open to the public, allowing residents of the Miami Valley a front row seat to the world stage, educating themselves of the different international perspectives that come with panels such as this. 'It's interesting to hear the unity that they're trying to achieve, which is reassuring to me,' said Jesse Parete, a Vandalia resident. One local resident said having access to these national topics in their own backyard is special. 'I think it's really awesome seeing something like this happen in the city of Dayton,' said Christian Reynolds, a Dayton resident. 'You know, the city has difficulties and struggles, but bringing something like this together with a lot of eyes, really bringing Dayton back to the limelight, that's awesome.' Can't make it? NATO public panels to be livestreamed People from outside the U.S. who came to the panel stressed the importance of residents attending events like this. 'It's important that we see a public coming here from Dayton and other places to hear what really NATO does. And how much it means for the American people, and how much it means for us in Europe to get the Americans support so that we jointly tackle the challenges that we have in the world today,' said Sejfudin Hodzic, Bosnia and Herzegovina parliamentary member. Panels will be happening throughout the weekend at UD's Roger Glass Center. Tickets are free but limited. Click here for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-05-2025
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Local museum promotes Dayton's role in international peace
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — As the NATO Parliamentary Assembly kicks off Thursday downtown, local organizations are commemorating Dayton's role in advancing peace worldwide. The Dayton International Peace Museum has opened several exhibits to share Dayton's legacy with local residents and international visitors. 'Action starts here, and starts in Dayton,' said Alice Young-Basora, Dayton Peace Museum executive director. LIST: Public invited to forums during NATO Assembly The 2025 NATO Spring Assembly is the first to be held in the country in 20 years, and it's happening right here in Dayton. 'It's something that everybody here is very proud of, that we were a part of stopping a war,' said Young-Basora. 'We were a part of creating peace in a region.' It's been 30 years since the Dayton Peace Accords were signed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, effectively ending the Bosnian War. To commemorate the anniversary, Dayton was chosen to host this year's NATO Spring Assembly. 'We're hoping that they'll come to Dayton and be inspired by what we're doing here,' said Young-Basora. 'The messages that we have here in our walls and our rooms and our words, go home and share it.' The Peace Museum is running several exhibits this month to educate and inspire. 'We've got the exhibit on NATO, we've also got our new anti-war gallery just opened up, and then we've got a photojournalist from Sarajevo,' said Young-Basora. 'He gave us access to a ton of his photos, which really, he lived there before, during and after the war.' LIST: What is closing in Dayton during the NATO Assembly? The museum's goal is to change people's perspective on peace. Young-Basora says peace can be described as 'the absence of war,' but is much bigger than just that. 'Peace is knowing your neighbor and helping somebody and doing the things around us that other people maybe aren't doing, to make the world a better place,' said Young-Basora. The Peace Museum will be closed from May 18 through May 28 due to the NATO Village. But the exhibits will be available for the next few months, giving you plenty of time to check them out. Learn more by visiting the Peace Museum's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
