Michelle Obama to attend World Series opener
NEW YORK - October 17, 2011
Major League Baseball announced Monday that it has dedicated
Game 1 between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals to
veterans and their families.
The first lady and Dr. Biden, the wife of Vice President Joe
Biden, will participate in a pregame ceremony at Busch Stadium as
part of MLB's Welcome Back Veterans program and Obama's Joining
Forces initiative.
Before the game, the two will join representatives from MLB and
the St. Louis Cardinals, including Hall of Famer and Army veteran
Red Schoendienst, at the St. Louis VA Medical Center for a military
family appreciation event.
Obama and Biden also will participate in an interview on their
Joining Forces initiative and answer questions submitted by fans
through Facebook and Twitter.
"We are honored to have First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill
Biden join us for the 2011 Fall Classic to recognize the courageous
men and women who serve the country as well as their families,"
Commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. "Major League Baseball
has raised more than $11 million over the past several years
through our Welcome Back Veterans program to help support veterans
and their families. The World Series gives us the perfect opportunity to build on this ongoing commitment."
