Media Coverage of Sequoia visit
generated by Robert Weiner Associates
07/31 to 08/02/02

1. All News Channel Cable National
08/01/2002 9:00 - 9:30 am
14.03 Presidential Yacht.  Every president since Herbert Hoover has used yacht Sequoia. V; Yacht, Washington DC. It's been privately owned since Jimmy Carter was in office.  Winston Churchill, Pierre Trudeau and Emperor Hirohito have used it.  It's showcased as part of public affairs company's first anniversary celebration.  14.30
 

2. All News Channel Cable National08/01/2002  1:30 - 2:00 pm
14.01 Presidential Yacht. The Presidential Yacht has been privately owned since Jimmy Carter was in office.V; Presidential Yacht, it is being showcased by a public affairs company. 14.26
 

3. ABC 7 News at 5 - WJLA-TV CH 7 (ABC) Television Washington07/31/2002  5:00 - 6:00 pm12.08 T; Presidential Yacht. 12.59
35.01 T; Presidential Yacht. 35.20
42.06 TZ; Presidential Yacht.  The former Presidential Yacht Sequoia back in DC waters.
V; Yacht.
I; Robert Weiner, Robert Weiner Associates Public Affairs, said that this is an amazing boat.
I; Gary Silversmith, the owner of the yacht, said that the boat was expensive. Doug McKelway reporting. 48.15

4. ABC 7 News at 11 - WJLA-TV CH 7 (ABC) Television Washington
07/31/2002  11:00 - 11:35 pm 13.57 TZ; Sequoia. The Presidential Yacht Sequoia returns to Washington and is back in service on the Potomac, offering cruises for select private parties.
V; Video of the yacht.  President Bush may go on it in September. 14.46
 

5. CNN and Good Morning Arizona at 5 am - KTVK-TV CH 3 (IND) Television  Phoenix
08/01/2002  5:00 - 6:00 am
37.30  Yacht. V;  Presidential Yacht Sequoia.  38.17
 

6.  Live at Five - WHEC-TV CH 10 (NBC) Television Rochester
08/01/2002  5:00 - 5:30 pm 00.51.18  V; Presidential Yacht Sequoia. 00.52.31
 

7.  10's Express News at 5:30 - WHEC-TV CH 10 (NBC) Television Rochester
08/01/2002  5:30 - 6:00 pm
22.07   If you`ve ever wanted to take a look inside a presidential yacht, here`s your chance. The Sequoia has been used by every president since Hoover. But, for the first time this week, the public is invited to take a sneak peek around the luxurious boat. The 104-foot long watercraft is filled with historic photos and memorabilia. It`s on display now in washington D.C    23.16
 

8.  WTOP/CBS Radio, 5:20 pm
08/01/2002
Man About Town Bob Madigan reports, "If you want to throw a party, do it like Bob Weiner."
Describes the Presidential Yacht Sequoia, activities on the boat by owner Gary Silversmith, interviews with Weiner and party guests.
 

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