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...last Thursday, Reagan seemed determined to minimize expectations. "We have serious problems with the Soviet Union on a great many issues," he told a crowd on the South Lawn of the White House. After flight of more than five hours, he was greeted at Keflavik airport by President Vigdis Finnbogadottir and Prime Minister Steingrimur Hermannsson, then driven to the American ambassador's residence, where he was staying...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sunk by Star Wars | 6/21/2005 | See Source »

...women to emulate. In 2000, although Elizabeth Dole’s presidential run was short-lived, it inspired a new generation of female leaders. The outpouring of female support for Dole underscores the desire for images of women in executive positions. For instance, Iceland’s Vigdic Finnbogadottir said that after she had been president for eight years, she realized that she helped change the perception of her office when there were children in her country who thought that only a woman could be president...

Author: By Anat Maytal, | Title: Finding Madam President | 7/12/2002 | See Source »

...panel, moderated by CNN anchor Judy Woodruff, featured Vigdis Finnbogadottir, former president of Iceland (1980-1986); Ruud Lubbers, former prime minister of the Netherlands (1982-1984); Kim Campbell, former prime minister of Canada (1993); Malcolm Fraser, former prime minister of Australia (1975-1983); Helmut Schmidt, former chancellor of West Germany (1975-1982); Hanna Suchoka, former prime minister of Poland (1993-1994); and Jennifer Smith, current premier of Bermuda...

Author: By Joseph P. Chase, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Heads of State Discuss Global Politics | 4/9/1999 | See Source »

...founder of the Council of Women Leaders and the former prime minister of Iceland, Vigdis Finnbogadottir, said that both male and female leaders often feel alone...

Author: By Sarah E. Henrickson, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Eight Women World Leaders Convene | 5/1/1998 | See Source »

Former President of Iceland Vigdis Finnbogadottir, addressed a crowd of more than 100 people celebrating the establishment of the Council of Women World Leaders at the Taubman Center...

Author: By Rachel K. Sobel, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Women Leaders Center Kicks Off | 9/24/1997 | See Source »

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