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GE Hosts Alexis de Tocqueville Society Reception

Brian Gallagher and Jeffrey Immelt

The stars were aligned for the Alexis de Tocqueville’s first event of the year amidst the light flurries falling outside.   The setting at the Guest House at GE Headquarters in Fairfield, and the evening’s host Duncan O’Brien created an atmosphere of comfort, friendships and partnerships. Special VIPs Brian Gallagher, President & CEO of United Way Worldwide, and Jeffrey Immelt, President & CEO of GE welcomed everyone to the special evening. The over 80 people gathered that evening were Alexis de Tocqueville Society members, CEOs and key offici

Alexis de Tocqueville Society Events

Locally, the Alexis de Tocqueville Society brings together those individuals who show exceptional leadership to bring about community change. Through the generosity of our Alexis de Tocqueville donors, United Way is empowered to seek innovative and impactful ways to respond to the most pressing needs of the communities in our region.

Alexis de Tocqueville Society

About the Society
Alexis de Tocqueville, a young French aristocrat, toured the United States applauding the voluntary spirit of American society.  His observations formed the 1835 work "Democracy in America", a detailed study of American society, culture and politics.  Perhaps his most important observation was that Americans helped one another in times of need. 

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