*******MEDIA ADVISORY*******
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO HOLD FAREWELL CEREMONY
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL JOHN ASHCROFT

WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Department of Justice will hold a farewell ceremony for Attorney General John Ashcroft, TODAY, January 24, at 2:30 P.M. EST.

WHO:Attorney General John Ashcroft

Other Justice Department officials

WHAT: Farewell Ceremony for the Attorney General

WHEN:2:30 P.M. EST

Pre-set BY 2:00 P.M. due to extra security measures

WHERE:The Great Hall

Department of Justice

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20530

NOTE: Media must enter the Department at the center entrance on Constitution Avenue, N.W., between Ninth and Tenth Street. ALL media MUST PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID (such as driver’s license) as well as VALID MEDIA CREDENTIALS. Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to Angela Williamson at (202) 305-5126.

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