You are about to witness the very exciting story of a city and its people.
It will be an adventure that will open new sights and from ill your surroundings.
It is a story of a city seeking new horizons in a resolute contest with great
challenges. That city is Detroit. Home of nearly two million people.
Back in seventeen zero one. Long before this land became a nation.
Cadillac planted the colors of France on Detroit shore.
And thus began a rich
and inspiring history which is brought Detroit to its finest hour the today of
which we are a part. Yes Detroit is enjoying its finest hour.
There is a renaissance a rebirth in the city. There's a newness and Detroit.
I am honored to be serving as mayor.
At this most a vent full and productive period in the Kreutzer history.
And I'm honored to be a participant in the Detroit story
though.
World
frequently called the most cosmopolitan city of the Midwest Detroit today standing
at the threshold of a bright new future one rich with the promise of fulfilled
in this bustling city on the street where British
and American flags soon followed the French a spirit of brotherhood was born
and nurtured
or shadowing the city's national character here people many nations ever met make
and built a metropolis of thriving commerce and culture
that he tried to river flows past the city's front door the world's busiest
waterway this river is a vital passage to the Great Lakes
and to the St Lawrence Seaway Detroiters just naturally take to the water
they enjoy more sparkling pure water than any similar area in the world
Detroit the crossroads of half the population of the United States is
but minutes away by bridge
or tunnel from Canada between these friendly neighbors the Detroit River forms part
of the world's longest undefended boundary world.
Detroiters are responding to an exciting new vision.
There is a resurgence of civic pride an unfettered imagination a new renaissance is
changing the face of the city this renaissance seen everywhere is the
direct result of considered planning.
The applied skills of planners idea man organizers Milner's the.
Writers who welcome
and respond to challenges today they are charting new courses taking new action.
Creating a new concept of urban the vision this concept of a finer
Detroit takes bold new form designing skill plans with
the magination
and experience
or are
sleeves rolled up Detroit A levels and ships
and harvest the contours of a new city
and a new spirit of progress matches the vision of its people new buildings put
solid roots in the ground and stretched
or in the sky reflected
here is planning with a purpose
new office buildings alter the landscape.
Each in turn may coming upright landmarks the progress.
Detroit is rebuilding to a master plan of beauty and public service.
Detroit is daring to reach out where
the inner city is becoming an exciting place to live in to shop
offices and the most modern of school.
Some Detroiters prefer to dwell in these new self-contained cities within a city
others in new cooperatives or friendly neighborhood. Whatever the choice.
Detroiters rate their city high for living working
and sheer enjoyment
or are fine
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with
this popular restaurant also features a breathtaking view of the city
and rivers Following dinner there is the excitement of a night on the town.
The opera perhaps.
Freud is one of the few cities outside New York which attracts the Metropolitan
Opera year after year the
the port auditorium
acclaim for its acoustics the home of Detroit's world famous send funny orchestra
its summer symphony community sponsored plays under the sky.
Detroit is an established prior to Broadway tryout town as well as a center for
many other theatrical activities tryouts
and top touring attractions of help make this.
City second only to New York in a legitimate theater at ten.
What more fitting than
that Detroit the world's automobile capital city hall the world's largest
automobile show man of Como hall geared to conventions of every
kind and size houses all kinds of national and regional events
but Detroit's manufacturing base in its automotive genius is matched by its
cultural activities to the Detroit Institute of Arts houses many of the world's
most famous paintings
and sculptures nearby is Cranbrook where arts
and sciences are taught enhanced by gardens
and fountains of unparalleled beauty the Detroit Public
Library housed the world famous Burton historical collection
and Jason Kidd the Detroit Historical Museum.
And within the metropolitan complex stands historic Greenfield Village one of the
greatest tourist attractions in the United States the village
and Museum stand as an enduring monument to the genius of Henry Ford
the big O of the price many institutions of higher education the vigorously growing
campus of Wayne State University like other colleges
and schools in the metropolitan area its modern architecture is creating a new
image of beauty in function
or are.
Or are many Co research at Wayne State University puts Detroit in
the forefront of the never ending battle to conquer disease the most modern of
hospitals serve Detroit's need the city's many medical facilities are soon to be
joined by a magnificent new medical center to rise of these grounds.
This is well as the other vast reaches of the city where once play in the ugliness
of poverty and sickness of slums has been condemned
and cleared much progress in medical facilities
and research attracts the nation's leading doctors
and surgeons typical of Detroit spiritual heritage is the
painstaking restoration of a story called Mariners church here is reflected
the city's many all the new churches and synagogues.
Detroit an exciting place to be to live to grow to work shoulder to shoulder.
Regardless of national origin color or creed.
Detroit has earned an outstanding record in community relations a reputation which
is nationally recognized here found ninety two S.
Think proves more than any other major American city. Small wonder.
Detroit is a formal city in the international relationship
where
Detroit's progress in good ethnic relations owes a great deal to international
institute the largest of its kind in the nation. Here is a focal point for them.
All the racial strains
that compose so much of Detroit's population international
goodwill is perhaps experienced most frequently at the border between the United
States and Canada thousands go back and forth daily between Detroit
and Windsor Ontario such comradeship is underscored by the International
Freedom Festival stage Daniel A by Detroit
when crowds of over five hundred thousand gather on the USA
and Canadian banks of the Detroit River to celebrate with the roar the idea of
freedom
like a stout heart within the city is Detroit industry vital Paul speak of
technology
and resources which is put the world on wheels Detroit strategic location reservoir
know how its ability to deliver manpower places it in the vanguard of choice by
which to build manufacture
and expand industry
backed by research and
that proves Detroit is ever seeking a new way the better way.
Detroit shares indeed lead in each forward stride today.
And the bill for an even more prosperous tomorrow
with all the city's dedication getting things done.
Detroiters also know how to temper work with play beautiful beaches back in its
people. The sun and sand in the water the world's largest freshwater beach.
But minutes away in the heart of the city a day at the
zoom Troy one logical park ranks with the finest in the world.
Detroiters love of sports
and Detroit provides an abundance of facilities as befits a sports minded town.
Here is what the late President John F.
Kennedy said about Detroit
and its bid for the one nine hundred sixty eight Olympic Games.
The United States Olympic Committee has chosen Detroit Michigan as its nominee for
the one nine hundred sixty eight Olympic Games.
Should Detroit be selected as a result of your deliberations in Boston. BODDEN.
I want to assure you of the warmest and most cordial welcome in the United States.
Troy is the center of a great sports community in central United States.
We are anxious to open our doors in this section of the country.
And indeed throughout the entire United States to you all to share our nation
and our hospitality. With the to support and spectators from all over the world.
I appreciate this opportunity to appear before you. And may all of you have.
The wisdom of scribe to the Olympian gods
and arriving at your very difficult decision. Thank you.
A strenuous pace is balanced by moments of relaxation
and serenity Detroiters enjoying their
water Wonderland and their winter wonderland as well.
Detroit's beautiful island park Belle-Isle
and many other wooded parks put playgrounds virtually at every front door.
Detroiters not only participate. They are avid and vocal fans as well.
Detroit is fiercely proud of its tigers
and just as partisan about its clients the
Detroit Red Wings are internationally famous the Pistons
and made basketball a favorite of many Detroiters many facilities so Rena's
and cracks make Detroit a great home town for sports lovers of every band
whether you come to live to work to visit to attend a convention to establish a
business deal think Detroit unsurpassed or opportunity
and grow the friendliness of its people reaches out the warmth of the city
the excitement of change the dedication the progress.
So for spiritual cultural
and material is equal to only by its twentieth century vision a city on the
straights welcoming you to share that vision as it continues to play and to feel.
And yes to dream.