Armed intruder shot on White House grounds; breach comes amid new security efforts

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Leland W. Modjeski and the Secret Service agent who tackled him both underwent surgery for gunshot wounds to the left arm after Modjeski scaled a fence and ran toward the White House on May 23, 1995. Pennsylvania Avenue was closed May 20, 1995, to through traffic because of security concerns.

Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
Safety and security measures, Investigations, White House, Modjeski, Leland W.

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NATO chief Claes quits amid bribe scandal

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A bribery scandal in Belgium which implicated North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary-General Willy Claes has forced him to resign the post. It was the second time that Claes was alleged to be involved in the scandal. He resigned a day after his immunity from prosecution was lifted.

Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Claes, Willy

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