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The National
12-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Secret Service, 1,000 hotel rooms and The Beast: How US presidential overseas travel is planned
It's no surprise that President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE takes ample planning, but it's the lessons learned from previous White House travels that make it all go off without a hitch. The 26th President of the US, Theodore Roosevelt, was the first US president to travel outside the country during a four-day trip to Panama. 'Roosevelt also brought his wife Edith, setting a precedent for the US president to include the First Lady in such diplomatic travels,' said Timothy Kneeland, a professor of history, politics and law at Nazareth University in upstate New York. 'They did not have Air Force One back then, but did have the USS Louisiana, a brand new battleship commissioned that year, along with two US naval cruisers, which were also new to the Navy.' Prof Kneeland told The National as the influence of the executive branch grew globally, planning for presidential travel evolved and became a lot pricier. 'For Trump to travel it is much more extensive,' he explained. 'It is suggested that his first trip overseas in 2017 included 1,000 people in his entourage, and the cost is always in the millions. Air Force One alone is estimated to cost somewhere around $175,000 per flight hour,' he added, also saying the US isn't the only country involved in making sure the travel goes smoothly. 'Extensive planning and prep are underway in the country the President is visiting, with security details, embassy officials, and scores of representatives of the various agencies involved in the trip.' Some US historians say that it was during Richard Nixon's presidency that the US became particularly proficient with overseas travel. The White House Advance Office, created during the Nixon administration, continues to play a significant role in overseas US presidential travel, according to the Richard Nixon Foundation. That office was 'in charge of his large staff, and oversees and approves all aspects of advance, including airport arrivals and what the composition of the motorcades consist of.' During his presidency, Mr Nixon's advance team also created a 397-page manual giving guidance for future overseas trips. 'This manual, as old as it is, is still the manual that Presidents use today,' an article on the Nixon Foundation's website read. 'It has been refined as technology has advanced, of course, but it is still the prime example.' Not everything falls under the jurisdiction of the various White House advance teams. There's also a Military Office, according to the Nixon Foundation, which makes specific travel plans for Air Force One as well the presidential limo, a 10-tonne vehicle nicknamed The Beast because of its imposing design. The Cadillac almost always joins the US President and is transported by military aircraft, along with other vehicles needed on a trip. There are also White House staffers in tow, making sure the White House's political messages are co-ordinated throughout the trips. 'The Secret Service establishes the motorcade routes, vetoing those judged to be too vulnerable. Even a supply of the President's blood is on hand, courtesy of the Medical Unit,' the Nixon Foundation's article explained. During a 2024 panel discussion organised by the White House Historical Association, Joseph Hagin, a former White House deputy chief of staff to presidents George W Bush and Donald Trump discussed the co-ordination needed to execute presidential travel. 'When we do a big overseas trip, there are about 25 government organisations who make that possible, along with thousands of people,' he said in an interview. 'It's not unusual for a White House trip overseas, when going into a city, that you would take a thousand hotel rooms.' Also taking part in that panel discussion was Capricia Marshall, who served as President Obama's chief of protocol, talked about the assistants of White House staffers, who often play a role in assisting with the trip. 'In addition to the President and Executive Office staff, they will have secretaries, cabinet secretaries, and others important to mission who have their own staff and their own security, that's another layer involved and then if you have the First Lady, that's another group and layer that joins in,' she said, explaining that she would often observe other country officials counting the cars the US brings over in the motorcade. 'They want to up it by one when they come visit the US,' she said, laughing. According to Mr Hagin, The Beast has also been known to cause problems due to its sheer size and weight. 'During Bush's last visit to the UK, Queen Elizabeth banned the beast from Windsor Castle because it was too heavy,' he said, adding that instead, the Queen drove President Bush around in a Range Rover. If you observe closely during President Trump's overseas travels, you might also notice a seemingly unassuming briefcase, known as the nuclear football. It goes wherever the President goes, because inside are top-secret codes and plans enabling a president to green-light nuclear strikes from anywhere around the globe. For all the pomp and pageantry associated with overseas White House travel, the nuclear football is a poignant reminder of serious duties that fall to the US President. 'It's a high-wire act for sure,' said Mr Hagin, reflecting on the many presidential trips he was involved in, some that went better than others in terms of planning and the actual optics that resulted. 'A lot of these trips require a lot of compromise and a lot of good judgment, and if you make the wrong judgment you might have to answer to the president directly."
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nazareth seniors answer through art in 'Who Am I? Who I Am' Exhibit
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As graduation quickly approaches, Nazareth University's BFA Thesis Exhibition opened on Friday, featuring three student artists in the program. The exhibition titled Who Am I? Who I Am features work of various media, including painting, printmaking, and digital art by Jude Landry from Allentown, Pennsylvania, Rochester native Christina Georgiadis, and Brenna Lancto from Fairport. All three students expressed excitement to News 8 after seeing their projects shown to the community on opening night. Georgiadis's work features a combination of elements from the world and figures to explore the perception of body image. She added a touch of her family history to her artwork. 'All of the flowers kind of tie in with Greek mythology, I come from Greek parents, so I wanted to bring in a little personal layer to my art,' Georgiadis told News 8. Lancto's art is expressed through invented mythological beasts that examine the topic of self-discovery and strong emotions reflective of her own emotions when creating. Eastman students perform for East House residents in recovery Lancto said, 'My pieces come to me in a time of high emotion, it doesn't matter if it's negative or positive or in between. I see them in my head, and then I try to bring them to life the best I can with my iPad.' Landry uses his experience as a transgender man in his lithography to encourage his younger self 'that her dreams live on in him, and, regardless of what dad used to say about her, through him, she is capable of anything she wishes to accomplish.' In the time it took him to complete the piece, he was shocked at the progress he'd made. 'I've only been doing the work I have up on the wall for a year and a half,' Landry said, 'So, the fact that I have as much as I do, like I kind of shocked myself when I went to go hang it all, but I could not be more proud of myself seeing it all up.' Those interested in viewing the artwork may visit the exhibit Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. until the exhibit's closing on May 9. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Nazareth University summit sets students up for success in mental health field
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WROC) – May marks Mental Health Awareness Month. Faculty and staff at Nazareth University welcomed local high school students to campus Thursday. The group of more than 50 students are all interested in pursuing a career in mental health services. Program leaders say the goal is to help fill positions still greatly needed locally and nationwide. 'I hope to get questions answered and kind of know what I'm going to do when I graduate,' said Hannah Ince, a senior at Greece Arcadia High School. Students attended Nazareth's summit from Greece, Dundee, Geneva, Lyons, and Seneca Falls Central School Districts. 'The needs for mental health services have been dramatically rising. Waitlists at community mental health visits are high,' said Erin Cole, an assistant professor of social work at Nazareth University. The summit, she says, is the first step in a four-course journey that begins during high school students' junior years and extends through graduation. However, the future of programs like this are in jeopardy following the removal of $40 million from the NYS Education Department. 'It's devastating. It's devastating to our kids. It's devastating to our profession and to the mental health professionals we work with – but mostly, the kids. With our programs, we work with and service thousands and thousands of kids, not just in the region but grantees all over the state whose funding has just been eliminated. People are going to be out of jobs,' said Hennessey Lustica, who serves as the community schools mental health director for Seneca Falls CSD. The funding cut also comes as a persistent workforce shortage lingers in psychology services in New York State and across the U.S. Local leaders say already, they've hired nearly 90 percent of the students they trained back into regional positions. While there is still interest in the field at the collegiate level, officials say it's not enough and further reason why programs like Nazareth's summit are helping to make a difference. 'That's the problem. We have this workforce shortage, and at the same time, there's this projection that there's going to be a boom in jobs and we don't have a pipeline to get folks there before the graduate level,' said Lustica. Despite this, program leaders are hopeful an initiative like the summit is only the beginning, so that a similar curriculum can extend across New York State if approved in the future. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Nazareth University's Interfaith Summit welcomed first woman to lead Vatican City
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC)— Nazareth University hosted its Interfaith Centennial Summit on Sunday. The event featured three women scholars, including the first to lead Vatican City. Sister Raffaella Petrini, Ph.D, was named the new head of Vatican City by Pope Francis in March. According to the University, Petrini met Nazareth students two years ago when they visited the Vatican in Rome. During their visit, she promised she would come to the Rochester campus. Some students who were a part of that trip reunited with her at the event. The event is Petrini's only public lecture of the year. RCSD hosts annual engagement forum The Summit also featured Rabbi Sharon Cohen Ainsfield, president of Hebrew College in Massachusetts, and Najeeba Syeed, J.D., a human rights lawyer and executive director of Interfaith at Augsburg University. The scholars presented perspectives from their Jewish, Christian, and Muslim backgrounds on peacebuilding in times of crisis, extending compassion, and fostering leadership of care. The Interfaith Centennial Summit was held at Nazareth University's Shults Center Forum from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Festival of Inclusion returns to Nazareth University
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Nazareth University will hold the fourth annual Festival of Inclusion which consisted of a day full of fun interactive activities for people of all abilities to take part in for free at the Golisano Training Center. Best Buddies, the Golisano Foundation, and Special Olympics New York organized the festival. More than 70 organizations that serve the Intellectual Development Disability community will also be taking part in the festival which will go on from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Registration is not required. The festival welcomes people of all ages and abilities to explore inclusive resources and services while enjoying games and activities. The Festival of Inclusion kicks off the annual Spread the Word Inclusion campaign, which promotes respect, accessibility, and meaningful connections within communities. Those who attend can explore a large range of activities, including sports and fitness opportunities designed for all abilities, adaptive equipment demonstrations, live demos, and a sensory-friendly room to ensure a comfortable experience for everyone. Visitors can meet and interact with mini horses and other therapeutic animals, enjoy a variety of food trucks, and capture memories at the on-site photo booth. Since 2020, the festival has brought people together from across Western New York, connecting them with dozens of organizations from New York and Florida. Complimentary valet and parking assistance will be provided by Lakeview Valet, and free parking is available in Lots P and Q, adjacent to the Golisano Training Center. 'The Golisano Foundation recognizes that the world is a better place when everyone is engaged and a part of it,' Executive Director Erica Dayton said. 'Holding events like the Festival of Inclusion provides a fun, safe, and informative environment for people with and without disabilities to interact with each other through engaging activities while learning more about what our community has to offer to everyone. We look forward to welcoming the community to this inclusive setting to enjoy a few hours of fun and activities while learning more about the programs and services available in our community.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
