PRESS RELEASE from Presidential
Inaugural Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Contact: PIC Communications
Office
PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA
TO HOST COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF'S BALL
WASHINGTON, DC - Continuing the tradition started in 2005 by President
George W. Bush, the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced today
that President-elect Barack Obama will host the Commander-in-Chief's
inaugural ball to honor the country's active duty and reserve
military. Additional invited guests will include wounded warriors
(Purple Heart recipients), families of fallen heroes, and spouses of
deployed military.
"It is a privilege to honor our men and women in uniform during our
inaugural festivities by continuing the tradition of the Commander in
Chief's Ball," said President-elect Obama. "Our troops represent
the best America has to offer, and without their dedication and
sacrifice we would not be able to enjoy the freedoms that we are coming
together to celebrate on January 20th. They deserve our thanks
and our gratitude. Michelle and I look forward to attending the
Commander in Chief's Ball and sharing this special evening with
representatives of our armed forces."
The ball will be held the evening of January 20th at the National
Building Museum. Tickets will be provided free of charge to all invited
guests. This event is not open to the general public.