Hudson Union Society

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The Hudson Union Society is a members-only institution based in New York City that runs weekly celebrity showcases. The Hudson Union events, generally hosted by co-founder Joseph Pascal, feature special guests and audience interaction. Since its inception, the Hudson Union has hosted over 700 celebrities.

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History

The Hudson Union was created by Joseph Pascal [1] and Louise Mensch, with the support of Princess Badiya of Jordan. All graduates of the University of Oxford in the U.K., they took inspiration from the Oxford Union.

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Notable speakers

The Hudson Union has hosted a variety of speakers, including:

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References

  1. ↑ "Society History". Hudson Union Society. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
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