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 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 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 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 t 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 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 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 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 fine restaurants call you tube good food this popular restaurant also features a breathtaking view of the city and river 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 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  legitimate theater at ten what more fitting than that detroit the world's automobile capital city hall the world's largest automobile show 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 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 for 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 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  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 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 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 the 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 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 minutes away in the heart of the city a day at the zoom troy one logical park ranks with the finest in 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  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 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 detroiters enjoying their water wonderland and their winter wonderland as well 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 b 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 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