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Jill Biden to Head Delegation to Olympics Opening Ceremony

Jill Biden to Head Delegation to Olympics Opening Ceremony

Plus, Melania Trump to attend GOP convention and Dolley Madison photograph may be the first of a first lady.

Jul 12, 2024
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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at the 2021 Summer Olympics during the pandemic. (Photo: Office of the First Lady)

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will lead the delegation to the Opening of the Olympic Games, the White House announced today. The Opening Ceremony will take place on July 26, 2024.

President Joe Biden noted the designation of four Presidential Delegations to Paris, France to attend the Opening and Closing ceremonies and events of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Mr. Douglas Emhoff, second gentleman of the United States, will lead the delegation to the Closing of the Olympic Games. The Closing Ceremony will take place on August 11, 2024.

Tammy Duckworth, United States senator from Illinois, will lead the delegation to the Opening of the Paralympic Games. The Opening Ceremony will take place on August 28, 2024.

And, Xavier Becerra, secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, will lead the delegation to the closing of the Paralympic Games. The Closing…

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