Chrysler Group to Host Nobel Peace Laureate Lech Walesa at Jefferson North (Detroit) Assembly Plant
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What:
Walesa will be traveling to Detroit from Chicago where he will participate in the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. The World Summit is internationally recognized as among the most important annual events in the field of peacemaking, attracting hundreds of high-profile leaders and organizations around the world. The Jeep® brand is a sponsor of the Summit.
Walesa founded Solidarity in 1980 and went on to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983. He served as President of Poland between 1990 and 1995.
Marchionne and the former President will tour the assembly plant that produces the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango. A photo opportunity will be available along the tour route.
When:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
3:30-5 p.m.
Press room will be open at 3 p.m.
Who:
Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler Group Chairman
and CEO
General Holiefield, UAW Vice President and Director of the
Chrysler Department
Lech Walesa, former President of Poland, Founder of Solidarity and Nobel Peace
Laureate
Where:
Jefferson North Assembly Plant
2101 Conner Street
Detroit, MI 48215
Details:
Photo opportunity will be available along the tour
route. Tour participants should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes with
no higher than a 2-inch heel.
Press room with WiFi will be available.
Please confirm attendance by 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 to Jodi Tinson (jja@chrysler.com).
Parking:
Media parking for the event is in the South Parking
Lot located off of Jefferson Avenue.
For Satellite and Microwave truck parking, enter the complex via Kercheval Avenue, which is located directly off of Conner Ave.
For more information, please visit the Chrysler Group LLC media site at Chrysler Media.