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No. 234-97 September 30, 1997
First Lady To Visit Quantico Marine Corps Base

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton will visit Quantico Marine Corps Base tomorrow, Oct. 1, 1997 to visit their child care facilities and to highlight the military's commitment to improving child care. Mrs. Clinton will be accompanied by Deputy Secretary of Defense John J. and Julie Hamre, and Carolyn Shelton, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Henry H. Shelton's wife.

All events are open to the media. Press must report to the main entrance of the Russell Elementary School on Quantico between 1:30 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. (EDT). No pre-credentialing is required, but reporters will have to show standard press identification to gain access. Point of contact is Maj. Paula Buckley, (703) 784-2741.