O Say, Can You Sing, Toledo?

O Say, Can You Sing, Toledo?

* Two out of three Americans don't know the words to the national anthem
* Jeep(R) brand sponsors multi-year campaign to re-teach Americans the
words to 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
* Toledo City Council President helps Jeep welcome the National Anthem
Project to its hometown

WHAT:
The 2006 National Anthem Project (NAP) Road Show is stopping in Toledo,
hometown of the project's National Presenting Sponsor, Jeep(R). According
to a Harris Poll, two out of three Americans don't know the words to the
national anthem. Led by the National Association for Music Education
(MENC), the world's largest arts education association, the NAP is on a
nationwide tour to re-teach Americans the historical relevance and words
of the National Anthem, while spotlighting the importance of music
education. First Lady Laura Bush serves as the Honorary Chairperson.

Highlights of the road show include:
* A concert performance by students from Central Catholic High School's
(Toledo) Acapella Group
* The National Anthem Project All-Star Contest for kids and adults alike,
in which one winner will be awarded a $1,000 donation to his/her local
music program and given the opportunity to perform at a 2007 concert in
Washington, D.C.
* Interactive activities that teach about the historical significance of
the national anthem
* Jeep exhibit featuring a patriotic-themed Jeep Liberty and Jeep Grand
Cherokee
* The chance for attendees to "go anywhere, do anything" with Jeep by
having their photo taken as "the man on the moon"

WHO:
* Rob Ludeman, Toledo City Council President
* Brian Myers, Director of Bands, Eastwood Local Schools and MENC
District President
* Cynthia Sidoti, Toledo Jeep Supplier Park Plant Manager
* Rhonda Shappert, Mrs. Ohio 2005 and Mayor of Commercial Point, Ohio
* Central Catholic High School's Acapella Group

WHEN:
Friday, July 14, 2006 at 10 a.m.

WHERE:
Press Conference [Friday, July 14, at 10 a.m.]:
Place: Toledo Government Center
Address: One Government Center
640 Jackson St.
Toledo, OH 43604

Public Celebration [Sunday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.]:
Place: Toledo Zoo, Amphitheater Concert
Address: 2700 Broadway St.
Toledo, OH 43609

PHOTO/VIDEO OPP:
* Students from Central Catholic High School's Acapella Group singing the
national anthem with local dignitaries
* Local singers competing at the zoo to be named the "National Anthem
Project All-Star"

ON-SITE CONTACT:
Lindy Bleau
Strat@comm
313.407.9373

WEB SITE:
For more details on the local celebrations and contest rules, visit
http://www.thenationalanthemproject.org/ .

Additional information and news from DaimlerChrysler is available on the Internet at: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/ .

CONTACT: Jodi Tinson of Chrysler Group, +1-248-512-2944, jt658@dcx.com ; or Jeff Ormond, +1-248-649-8000, jormond@stratacomm.net , for Chrysler Group.

PRNewswire -- July 12

Source: Chrysler Group

Web site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/
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http://www.thenationalanthemproject.org/

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