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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release

President Obama to Travel to Detroit

WASHINGTON – On Monday, September 5th, the President will visit Detroit, MI to celebrate Labor Day with workers and their families as well as discuss his bipartisan efforts to create jobs and strengthen our economy. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis will accompany the President on his trip to Detroit. The arrival and departure of Air Force One at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport are open to pre-credentialed members of the media, but closed to the public. The President’s event in Detroit will be open to pre-credentialed members of the media and free and open to the public.

Prior to the event with the President, pre-program entertainment will include musical performances by the Mosaic Youth Theater of Detroit and Aretha Franklin.