DaimlerChrysler Unveils Core Exhibit at Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

* $1 million gift awarded to Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History by the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund used to complete the largest exhibit area in the museum * DaimlerChrysler executives unveil the new DaimlerChrysler Hall exhibiting African American progress from the 1400s to present day

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 10 -- The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund and Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History today officially celebrated a $1 million gift from the automaker to support completion of the museum's largest exhibit area, now named the DaimlerChrysler Hall.

Frank Fountain, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President - External Affairs and Public Policy (Auburn Hills), Nate Gooden, United Auto Workers (UAW) Vice President and Director of the union's DaimlerChrysler Department and Member of the DaimlerChrysler Supervisory Board, and Christy Coleman, President and CEO of the museum hosted the event which commemorated the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund's significant support of the museum.

The DaimlerChrysler Hall houses a multi-level, 20,000-square-foot permanent exhibit named "And Still We Rise: Our Journey Through African American History and Culture," exhibiting the progress of African Americans from the 1400's to present day.

"The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History truly captures the heritage and essence of the African American experience, and its critical role in shaping our country's history over the past 600 years," said Fountain. "We recognize our obligation to preserve our country's rich history for generations to come."

"We were reminded last week of this museum's status as a Detroit landmark and national treasure when it was center stage during America's tribute and farewell to Rosa Parks," said Gooden. "Of Detroit's many fine cultural institutions, none has a more vital mission than the Charles H. Wright Museum. The UAW is proud to join with DaimlerChrysler in honoring the museum with this contribution."

Through the years, DaimlerChrysler's support of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History has helped the non-profit institution serve the Metropolitan Detroit area. The museum provides exceptional exhibitions and programs based on outstanding collections and research exploring the diversity of African American history and culture. Past contributions from the corporation have helped establish the museum's current location since 1997.

"This relationship has evolved through the years and the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund has consistently been supportive of the museum and our mission," said Museum President and CEO Christy S. Coleman. "We are pleased that DaimlerChrysler is one of our corporate partners. To officially add their name to one of our building's main corridors is indicative of this long- standing affiliation."

Since 1994, DaimlerChrysler and the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund have collectively donated $2.85 million dollars to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

About Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, located at 315 East Warren Avenue in the heart of Midtown is open Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is $8.00 for adults (ages 13-61), $5.00 for seniors (ages 62+) and $5.00 for children (ages 3-12). Museum members and children under three are admitted for free.

About DaimlerChrysler and the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund

DaimlerChrysler Corporation, also known as the Chrysler Group, is the Auburn Hills, Michigan-based unit of DaimlerChrysler AG. Employing more than 86,000 worldwide, DaimlerChrysler Corp. manufactures, markets, distributes and through its Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge dealers, sells cars, minivans, sport- utility vehicles and trucks to customers worldwide. Its Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands feature some of the world's most recognizable vehicles including the Dodge Viper, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chrysler 300C. Chrysler Group operates in more than 100 countries and in 2004, sold 2.7 million vehicles worldwide.

Chrysler Group has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to invest in existing facilities and provide good-paying jobs in urban environments. By renovating many of its existing facilities, Chrysler Group was a leading corporate investor in urban America during the 1990s. This decade, the company is continuing the trend in cities such as Toledo, St. Louis, Detroit and Warren, Mich. In fact, Chrysler Group has invested more than $6 billion in manufacturing facilities and new technology in the City of Detroit over the last 10 years -- more than any other company in the automotive industry -- and is the city's largest employer.

Now in its 53rd year, the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund is the primary source of charitable grants made by DaimlerChrysler Corporation. The Fund annually supports hundreds of charitable organizations with an emphasis on community growth, arts, and education, throughout the United States and throughout the world. The Fund has sponsored efforts such as Hurricane Katrina relief, the Detroit Institute of Arts "Claudel and Rodin: Fateful Encounter," and the "On the Edge" art exhibits and the Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats festival in Pontiac, Mich.