First, we hear from former U.S. ambassador to Norway Tom Loftus, who’s author of “Mission to Oslo: Dancing with the Queen, Dealmaking with the Russians, Shaping History.” Then, we talk about Norwegian heritage in Wisconsin with Jerry Gryttenholm and Dana Kelly.
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"Mission to Oslo: Dancing with the Queen, Dealmaking with the Russians, Shaping History"
In November of 1993, Tom Loftus left Wisconsin and started on a big adventure in Norway. We hear his tales from ambassadorship, including tea with Nelson Mandela, watching the Olympics with Hillary Clinton and dancing with the queen of Norway.
Find “Mission to Oslo: Dancing with the Queen, Dealmaking with the Russians, Shaping History” here.
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How Norwegian heritage is still thriving in Wisconsin
Just in time for Syttende Mai, Norway’s National Day, we talk about Norwegian heritage and history in Wisconsin. Our guests are from the Norwegian American Genealogical Center and the Livsreise in Stoughton.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Tom Loftus Guest
- Dana Kelly Guest
- Jerry Gryttenholm Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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