On March 14th, 1997, the L. Ron Hubbard Birthday Celebration took place at the spiritual mecca of Scientology, the Flag Land Base, in Clearwater, Florida.

     Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, Mr. David Miscavige, welcomed the capacity live audience and tens of thousands from nations around the world who watched the annual celebration via satellite broadcast.

     Mr. David Miscavige opened the event with a focus on the many recognitions and tributes bestowed upon L. Ron Hubbard over the previous twelve months—one of which an entire community and dozens of local officials worked together with Scientologists to make a reality.

     He then gave new and vital information concerning broad application of L. Ron Hubbard’s technology in society and its impact on the fields of education and drug rehabilitation.

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