"This Day In HIStory" June 11, 2003 ~ Michael Jackson Goes To Gary, Indiana.
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"This Day In HIStory" June 11, 2003 ~ Michael Jackson Goes To Gary, Indiana.
by MJ Mod Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:47 pm
On June 10, 2003 Michael Jackson returns for the first time in 20 years to his hometown, Gary, Indiana, where, during a news conference with Gary Mayor Scott L. King – who presents him the key to the city, the singer announces he would partner with Mayor King to develop a performing arts center for the city - the 'Michael J. Jackson Performing Arts Center', that would be located in downtown Gary.
According to Mayor King, the singer would support the project in any role he felt comfortable with, for instance helping with the design or fund-raising.He then visits his old home where he grew up, including the Roosevelt High School, where the Jackson 5 perfomed in the 60’s. There, he tells students that "with a will of iron, with perseverance and determination" they "can do anything they want.” He is given presents and made an honorary Roosevelt graduate and later in the evening he participates at the "Salute To The Troops”, an event open to the public with free admission, where the troops were recognized.
Accompanied by Karen and his cousins Elijah & Levon, Michael first goes to the City Hall where the Mayor King presents him with a Key to the city.
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According to Mayor King, the singer would support the project in any role he felt comfortable with, for instance helping with the design or fund-raising.He then visits his old home where he grew up, including the Roosevelt High School, where the Jackson 5 perfomed in the 60’s. There, he tells students that "with a will of iron, with perseverance and determination" they "can do anything they want.” He is given presents and made an honorary Roosevelt graduate and later in the evening he participates at the "Salute To The Troops”, an event open to the public with free admission, where the troops were recognized.
Accompanied by Karen and his cousins Elijah & Levon, Michael first goes to the City Hall where the Mayor King presents him with a Key to the city.
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Re: "This Day In HIStory" June 11, 2003 ~ Michael Jackson Goes To Gary, Indiana.
by Admin Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:17 pm
Again thanks to our great MJM!! This day must have been amazing for Michael and all in Gary for sure!!
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Re: "This Day In HIStory" June 11, 2003 ~ Michael Jackson Goes To Gary, Indiana.
by ijustcan'tstoplovinguMJ Tue Jun 11, 2013 3:15 pm
i bet for him it was a walk down memory lane! how wonderful!
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Re: "This Day In HIStory" June 11, 2003 ~ Michael Jackson Goes To Gary, Indiana.
by MJ Mod Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:17 pm
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