Post #1 (Party Invitation)

This invitation has a couple of symbolic meanings and facts that are significant to the Cold War and to the prisoner exchange. The prisoner exchange happened on the morning of February 10, 1962. This is when the party will take place. This year would be the 58th anniversary of the exchange. Another significant piece of the party, is that it starts at 5:30 A.M., which would be 11:30 Eastern Time. This is the exact time that the prisoners were exchanges across the Glienicke Bridge, in Germany. The party takes place at the Gliencicke Bridge.  I chose the gold colors, because I felt like the party would be a very happy party and very symbolic. I chose the black color, to represent the darkness that was taking place in both America and Russia durning the Cold War. 

• Tom Hanks (actor) - I would invite Tom Hanks to the 58th Anniversary of the Cold War prisoner exchange between Gary Francis Powers, Fredric Pryor, and Rudolf Abel. I believe that inviting Tom Hanks would be a good idea, because he played the role of James Donovan in the movie (Bridge of Spies), who was the lawyer of Rudolf Abel. I believe that Tom Hanks would enjoy meeting the real James Donovan and Rudolf Abel in person. I think he would find it very interesting to meet them, and ask them questions about the trail and exchange. 
• James Donovan - I would invite James Donavan to the 58th Anniversary of the Cold War prisoner exchange between Gary Francis Powers, Fredric Pryor, and Rudolf Abel. I believe that inviting James Donavan would be a key piece to the gathering, because he was the person who tied everybody together. Donovan was the only person who saw both sides of the exchange.  He was also the only person who saw good in both Abel and Powers, where as most only saw Powers as the American hero who needed to be saved. I think Donovan would be proud of his accomplishments and should receive some recognition at the party. 
• Mark Rylance (actor) - I would invite Mark Rylance to the 58th Anniversary of the Cold War prisoner exchange between Gary Francis Powers, Fredric Pryor, and Rudolf Abel. I believe Mr. Rylance, should come to the Anniversary, because he played the role of Rudolf Abel in the movie "Bridge Of Spies". I believe Mark Rylance would enjoy the party, because he would like to know the Rudolf Abel and James donavan better in real life. I also think he would enjoy seeing some of the real life artifacts that will be at the party, that were used throughout the process. 
• Rudolf Abel - I would invite Rudolf Abel to the 58th Anniversary of the Cold War prisoner exchange between Gary Francis Powers, Fredric Pryor, and Rudolf Abel. I believe that inviting Mr. Abel, would create some tension with the other guests such as Lt. Gary Francis Powers, or Fredric Pryor. I also believe that he is a very key piece to the party, because he was the most important piece in the exchange between him and the Americans. I also believe, he would be able to tell the other guests some inside information that they may have not have known beforehand.
• Gary Francis Powers - I would invite Gary Francis Powers to the 58th Anniversary of the Cold War prisoner exchange between Gary Francis Powers, Fredric Pryor, and Rudolf Abel. Powers was a very important piece in the exchange between the Americans and Abel. I think it could be very interesting hearing some of the stories that Powers may have, about the treatment from the Russians and what happened when he was captured. 
• Fredric Pryor - I would invite Fredric Pryor to the 58th Anniversary of the Cold War prisoner xchange between Gary Francis Powers, Fredric Pryor, and Rudolf Abel. Pryor was a young student at the time, I think he could have some very interesting thoughts on his imprisonment.  I think his stay in Germany was very different than Powers. I think this could create some interesting conversations between the group. 
• Alan Crosby (Historian) - I would invite Alan Crosby to the 58th Anniversary of the Cold War Prisoner Exchange between Gary Francis Powers, Fredric Pryor, and Rudolf Abel. I think Alan Crosby would have some interesting takes on the Cold War and between the prisoner exchange. I also believe since Alan Crosby has studied multiple prisoner swaps throughout the cold war and other eras. He could bring some interesting topics and discussions throughout the party. I also think he would enjoy seeing some of the real life artifacts that will be at the party, that were used throughout the process. 
• Michael Beschloss (Historian) - I would invite Michael Beschloss to the 58th Anniversary of the Cold War prisoner exchange between Gary Francis Powers, Fredric Pryor, and Rudolf Abel. Michael Beschloss studied the U-2 plane and has wrote a couple of books and articles on the Cold War. I think Micheal Beschloss could bring some important facts and knowledge with him and could learn more from the other primary sources and guests at the party. I think Michael Beschloss would enjoy seeing the real U-2 plane, and giving the other party members some interesting facts about the plane.