Update: See video below.
Update: See Tiger Woods at the encore We Are One concert here. Tiger Woods, who has tried to stay out of politics during his ascent to one of the world's most famous athletes, has accepted an invitation to speak at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday as part of President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration festivities.
Woods posted a short statement on his Web site to say he would speak at "We Are One,'' a concert and celebration that will be broadcast live on HBO and feature entertainers such as Beyonce, U2, Stevie Wonder and Garth Brooks, along with appearances by Denzel Washington and Martin Luther King III.
"I am honored that I was invited to this historic event and look forward to participating in Sunday's festivities,'' Woods said. NBC sports
Info about We Are One:
We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial, between Constitution Avenue NW and Independence Avenue SW on 23rd Street
Doors open: 8:00 AM EST
Event begins: 2:30 PM EST
This event is free and open to the public.
Public gates open at 8:00 AM at the following locations:
- Public Entry A: Constitution Avenue at 19th Street
- Public Entry B: Constitution Avenue at Virginia Avenue
- Public Entry C: 17th Street at North Elm Walk
- Public Entry D: 17th Street at South Elm Walk
- Public Entry E: Independence Avenue at the DC War Memorial
See We are One at HBO.com or listen at NPR. Performers at We Are One
