President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Australia for Ceremonies Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea

April 30, 2012

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Canberra and Brisbane, Australia for ceremonies commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea from May 3-5, 2012.

The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security will lead the delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation:

The Honorable Jeff L. Bleich, United States Ambassador to Australia

Vice Admiral Scott H. Swift, Commander, United States 7th Fleet