MLB All-Star Game: Obama Ace Of All-Prez Starting Five
(from press release)
United States President Barack Obama along with former US Presidents George W Bush, Bill Clinton, George HW Bush and Jimmy Carter will appear in an unprecedented video address as part of a special ceremony prior to the 80th Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 8:00 PM EDT at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
The video will mark the first time all of the living US Presidents will participate in a ceremony at a sporting event. Following the video, President Obama will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
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The Presidential video address, which will run approximately seven minutes, will be part of a pre-game celebration honoring the 30 “All-Stars Among Us,” men and women who are being recognized for their selfless acts of giving and service to their communities.
“The importance of community service is personified by the 30 ‘All-Stars Among Us’ and reinforced by the willingness of the five living Presidents to come together in support of this important theme during the Midsummer Classic,” said Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig. “In addition to celebrating baseball’s best on the field, Major League Baseball wants to shine a light on stars in the community whose work improves the lives of those who are less fortunate.”
For more information about 2009 All-Star Summer, visit www.allstargame.com.
