Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
August 9, 2007
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to Name Cal Ripken, Jr. To Public Diplomacy Role
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will announce Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. as a Special Sports Envoy to the
Department of State on Monday, August 13, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. in the Dean Acheson Auditorium of the U.S. Department of
State.
In this capacity Mr. Ripken will join Karen P. Hughes, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in efforts promoting cross-cultural dialogue with international youth
to increase understanding of America by sharing his impressive personal story and life experiences.
He will reach out to a worldwide audience of young people while visiting their schools and clubs, hosting baseball
skills clinics, and sharing the keys to his success: character, hard work and perseverance.
This event is open for press coverage:
* Pre-set time for Cameras: 8:45 a.m. via 23rd Street Entrance.
* Final Access for Writers and Still Photographers: 9:45 a.m. from the 23rd Street Entrance.
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