For Immediate Release
Office of Lynne Cheney
October 21, 2003

Press Schedule of Mrs. Cheney for Thursday, October 23, 2003

Contact: Natalie Rule October, 21,2003 (202) 456-9030

PRESS SCHEDULE OF MRS. CHENEY FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

Marine Corps Base Quantico - Virginia

9:45 AM Eastern Mrs. Cheney talks to third-grade students from Ashurst and Russell Elementary Schools at Marine Corps Base Quantico about American history.

W.W. Ashurst Elementary Quantico, Virginia 22134

OPEN PRESS

PRESS CHECK-IN: 8:30 a.m. at Lejeune Hall (Bldg. 3250)

*Media will receive military escort from Lejune Hall to Ashurst Elementary -- Depart for Ashurst promptly at 8:45 a.m.

PRESS SET UP: Indoor Lighting, Natural Sound

MEDIA AVAILABILITY:

Brief Media Avail with Mrs. Cheney to follow event

Press Information: It is strongly recommended that media register their planned attendance at event with Marine Corps Base Quantico Public Affairs Office at 703-824-2741/42. Driving directions and additional coverage information will be provided.

EVENT BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Lynne Cheney, author and wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, will talk to 80 third-grade students from Ashurst and Russell Elementary Schools on the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, VA. Mrs. Cheney will visit with students, all children of military families, about the importance of knowing America's history and learning about the stories of America's heroes and heroines of the past.

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