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Celebrating 50 Years of the Humane A full house of nearly 2,400 guests rose to their feet to request three encores from world renowned pianist Van Cliburn at a concert celebrating the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) 50th Anniversary at the Kennedy Center on February 25. After the third encore, Van Cliburn received the 2004 James Herriot Award from the HSUS for publicly inspiring and promoting concern for animals. Other highlights of his illustrious career include a 2001 Kennedy Center Honors award, a Lifetime Achievement Grammy and the 2003 Presidential Medal of Freedom. After the concert, guests celebrated Bernard Unti’s book, “Protecting
All Animals:
A Fifty-Year History of the Humane Society of the United States” at
a special
reception in the Atrium. The HSUS is the largest animal protection organization
in the world. “Wildlife and Habitat Protection,” which aims to
protect wildlife in
their natural habitats and in captivity, and “Companion Animals,” which
works
with pet owners and the animal care and control community, are only some
of
the Humane Society programs that have tackled animal abuse and exploitation
worldwide.
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