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Students will witness swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address, attend inaugural ball and be a part of history SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- People to People Ambassador Programs, the leader in global educational travel experiences, will travel more than 2,000 students to Washington, D.C. on its Presidential Inaugural Program, January 17-21. As part of its premiere Leadership Programs geared toward students in fifth through twelfth grades, the Presidential Inaugural Program will provide a wealth of historical learning opportunities for students from around the country as they examine the 2008 presidential race, study the leadership legacies of past presidents and witness history as Barack Obama, the first-ever African American President, is sworn-in to office. Additionally, over 200 adults will travel to the inauguration via its Citizen Ambassadors Programs that offer professionals personal enrichment and international goodwill along with the opportunity to interact with colleagues around the world. "Our educational travel programs teach leadership skills and inspire confidence in today's youth," said Peg Thomas, president of People to People Ambassador Programs. "We are thrilled to have 2,000 students from around the country participate in our 2009 Presidential Inaugural Program. This is a wonderful opportunity for U.S. history to come alive for these students as they learn about our election process firsthand." Students from around the United States will gather in Washington, D.C. to spend one week studying the distinctive leadership qualities of past presidents as they visit national landmarks, museums and monuments. Students will be a part of history by attending the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address of President-elect Barack Obama, followed by People to People's own inaugural ball. Students will also have the unique opportunity to hear personal stories from Mary Eisenhower, granddaughter of former president Dwight D. Eisenhower and 1960 Olympic gold medalist Rafer Johnson. Johnson worked on Robert F. Kennedy's presidential campaign in 1968. Participants will also examine the historic 2008 presidential race with Ken Walsh, chief White House correspondent for U.S. News and World Reports. Students interested in learning more about People to People Ambassador Programs can visit http://www.peopletopeople.com/ or call 877-787-2000. 2009 Inaugural Program Itinerary Saturday, January 17 Students arrive in Washington D.C.: Orientation Sunday, January 18 Historic Site Visits: -- Mount Vernon Estate and Educational Center Gardens -- Arlington National Cemetery, including the gravesites of President -- Kennedy and President Taft -- Korean War Memorial -- Marine Corps Memorial -- Vietnam Veterans Memorial -- World War II Memorial Monday, January 19 Historic Site Visits: -- Smithsonian American History Museum -- International Spy Museum -- National Portrait Gallery: America's Presidents exhibition -- Ford's Theater and the Peterson House Museum -- Andrew Jackson Memorial -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial -- Jefferson Memorial -- Lincoln Memorial -- Ulysses S. Grant Memorial -- Washington Monument Tuesday, January 20 Presidential swearing in and Inaugural address People to People Inaugural Ball Wednesday, January 21 Historic Site Visits: -- U.S. Capitol Building -- National Archives -- White House photo opportunity -- Performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, January 22 Students Depart Washington D.C. About People to People Ambassador Programs People to People Ambassador Programs is the most recognized and respected educational travel provider and has provided more than 400,000 citizens of the world the opportunity to promote peace through understanding. The Ambassador Programs include Citizen, Student, Sports and Leadership to promote international and domestic programs for professionals, students, athletes, and the leaders of tomorrow. Participation in a People to People Ambassador Program contributes directly to personal success in a globalized world and fosters international friendships. Our hands on, unique, educational travel programs provide access to people and places beyond compare, and combine unique cultural experiences with personal interaction to create global impact. The Ambassador Programs serve as the exclusive educational travel provider of People to People International (PTPI), the nonprofit, Kansas City-based organization founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to promote peace through understanding worldwide. PTPI and Ambassadors Group are united in their mission of bridging cultural and political borders through education and exchange. About Ambassadors Group Ambassadors Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:EPAX) is a socially conscious, education company located in Spokane, Washington. Ambassadors Group is the parent company of the Ambassador Programs as well as Book Rags, an educational research website, and oversees the Washington School of World Studies, an accredited travel study and distance learning school. DATASOURCE: People to People Ambassador Programs CONTACT: Dan Lee of Weber Shandwick, +1-425-452-5495, , for People to People Ambassador Programs Web site: http://www.peopletopeople.com/

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