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U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission, Kestner Educational Services, LLC Sign Licensing Agreement
Kestner to produce 500 limited edition prints honoring the Centennial of Flight

Washington, D.C.
May 27, 2003

Educators, aviation enthusiasts and historians can now purchase a limited edition print showcasing 93 of the most important events in the history of powered flight. The U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission, which was created to coordinate the nationwide commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight, and Kestner Educational Services, LLC, the Illinois-based company that created the print, have entered into a licensing agreement that makes the print an official Centennial of Flight Commission licensed product.

Kestner has produced 500 graphic timelines, all of which are signed by the artist and numbered. Each piece is framed and matted, and may be purchased online at http://www.kesweb.com until May 2004.

An educational development firm, Kestner provides a wide array of consulting services, including curriculum and program development, teacher training and consultation, research and evaluation, writing and publication consulting, and video development. Current and past clients of the firm include Stedman Graham, Oprah Winfrey, the United States Department of Labor and the Abraham Lincoln Institute for Literacy in America, among others.

The U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission is coordinating a national outreach campaign for the Centennial of Flight: Born of Dreams - Inspired by Freedom celebration, and advising the President, Congress and federal agencies on the most effective ways to encourage and promote national and international participation in the yearlong commemoration. More information about the Commission and the events taking place throughout the country can be found on the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission Web site at http://www.centennialofflight.gov.

Contact:

Julie Breissinger
U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission
804.675.8167
jbreissinger@crtpr.com



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