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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release

Presidential Memoranda -- Minnesota World's Fair 2023

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE

SUBJECT:            Minnesota World's Fair 2023:   Wellness and
                             Well Being for All

I have reviewed the reports and recommendations presented to me by you and the Secretary of State that recognition be given to the "Minnesota World's Fair 2023: Wellness and Well Being for All," and find that such recognition will be in the national interest.

I approve granting Federal recognition to the Exposition.

On that basis, please advise the appropriate agencies that official recognition is hereby granted.

I would also appreciate your taking the appropriate steps to notify the Congress of this action, in accordance with section 2(c) of Public Law 91-269.

BARACK OBAMA