President Obama to Travel to Louisiana to Mark Katrina Anniversary

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of Media Affairs

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Sunday, August 29, President Obama will travel to New Orleans, La., to mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The visit will include remarks by the President at Xavier University of Louisiana. Members of the President’s Cabinet who have worked to speed recovery and restoration efforts will also be in the region to mark the anniversary.

More details will be released as the event draws nearer.