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On the Road to Abilene: Kansas City, KS – June 22-23

The convoy takes its lap around Kansas Speedway.

In Kansas City, the convoy stopped at Kansas Speedway, where it was greeted by Governor Kathleen Sebelius, Transportation Secretary Deb Miller, American Trucking Associations President and former Kansas Governor Bill Graves, and other dignitaries. Following a ceremonial lap around the speedway, a luncheon media event was held.

Friday, June 23

10:30 am Arrive Kansas Speedway
Convoy drove a ceremonial lap
12:00 pm Luncheon in Media Center
1:00 pm Program and Remarks
1:30 pm Depart for Davenport, IA (365 miles)

The Eisenhower Museum delegation rejoined the main convoy in Davenport before proceeding on to Ottawa, IL.



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