12/2/2004 - Football
President Of The United States To Attend Army-Navy Game

For: Immediate Release
Sent: December 2, 2004
Contact: Scott Strasemeier (410) 293-8775

ANNAPOLIS, Md.-President George W. Bush will attend Saturday's Army-Navy football game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Kickoff is set for 2:40 p.m.

This will be the second Army-Navy game for President Bush. He attended the 2001 Army-Navy game at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. Army won that game, 26-17.

Fans are urged to arrive early to the game to make sure they have plenty of time to pass through the metal detectors at the gates and get to their seats.

The Corps of Cadets will march-on at 11:55 a.m. followed by the Brigade of Midshipmen at approximately 12:20 p.m.

Saturday's game is sold out. CBS Sports and American Forces Radio and Television will televise the game around the world.