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"Fit to Serve: Reflections on a Secret Life, Private Struggle, and Public Battle to Become the First Openly Gay U.S. Ambassador"

James Hormel

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James Hormel talks about growing up as an heir to the Hormel Foods fortune and becoming the first openly gay U.S. ambassador.  Hosted by Book Soup in West Hollywood, California.     

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James Hormel

James Hormel served as United States Ambassador to Luxembourg from June 1999 to December 2000.  He is currently chairman of Equidex, Inc., a firm that manages his and his family’s investments and philanthropic activities.  For more, visit: jameschormel.com. 


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"Fit to Serve: Reflections on a Secret Life, Private Struggle, and Public Battle to Become the First Openly Gay U.S. Ambassador"

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  • Sunday, April 29th at 5:30pm (ET)
  • Monday, April 9th at 5:15am (ET)
  • Saturday, April 7th at 7pm (ET)
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