VP Biden To Host Veterans Day Lunch

At 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 11, the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will host a luncheon at the Naval Observatory for Veterans and active duty servicemembers and their families in honor of Veterans Day. The Bidens will be joined by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. This event is part of the Biden's ongoing work to raise awareness and show appreciation for members of the military and their families. The Vice President, Dr. Biden, and Secretary Shinseki will deliver remarks at this event.

This event will be POOLED for TV cameras. This event is OPEN PRESS for print, on-line, radio, and still photographers. An RSVP is required for this event. Please RSVP by emailing press@ovp.eop.gov with each name/outlet/position/contact information for those attending the event or by using the following link http://www.whitehouse.gov/mediarsvp/vp-veteransday-11-11-09.

Space is limited at this event. Deadline to RSVP is 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 10. Additional media details will be released soon.