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FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2000

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ATTORNEY GENERAL RENO TO PARTICIPATE IN CEREMONY

HONORING WOMEN WHO SERVED IN THE COAST GUARD
DURING WORLD WAR II


WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General Janet Reno will deliver the keynote address at the Launching Ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter SPAR on Saturday, August 12, 2000. The ceremony, which will be held at Marinette Marine Corporation in Marinette, Wisconsin, honors women who served in the Coast Guard during World War II. The ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. (CT).

WHEN: Saturday, August 12, 2000

10:00 a.m. (CT)

WHERE: Marinette Marine Corporation

Marinette, Wisconsin

NOTE: This information is for planning purposes only and may not be released or distributed.This event is open to the press. Media interested in attending this event can contact Lt. Rick Wester at (202) 267-0932. Press credentials must be picked up at Marinette Marine's Security Desk prior to entering the shipyard.

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