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Notice to the Press
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
July 1, 2002


Secretary Powell to accept Liberty Medal and make remarks at the Liberty Medal Luncheon, Thursday, July 04, 2002

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell will be presented with the 2002 Philadelphia Liberty Medal by Mayor John F. Street during the City of Philadelphia’s official Independence Day celebration program on Thursday, July 4, 2002, at 10:30 a.m., in Independence Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Secretary will make his acceptance remarks at approximately 10:40 a.m. Secretary Powell is the fourteenth recipient of this internationally-prestigious honor.

Following the medal ceremony, Secretary Powell will make brief remarks at the Liberty Medal Luncheon in the Crystal Tea Room, 9th Fl., Wanamaker Building, Juniper & Market Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Secretary’s remarks will be at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Secretary Powell will not take questions at either event.

Liberty Medal Award Presentation
Pre-set time for cameras: 7:00 a.m.
Final access time for all press: 8:00 a.m.
Press must enter on Walnut Street between 5th & 6th Street.

Liberty Medal Luncheon
Secretary’s Powell’s remarks are open for press coverage .
Pre-set time for cameras: 10:00 a.m.
Final access time for all press: 11: 00 a.m.

For Information on Press Credentials and event inquires contact:
Phyllis Polk, (215) 683-2065
Randy Giancaterino, (215) 683-2070
*Press room will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 12 noon, July 4, 2001

All press must complete an application to attend the Independence Day Ceremony & Liberty Medal Luncheon no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2002.

Office of Press Relations, U. S. Department of State
(202) 647-2492

 

Released on July 1, 2002

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