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Secretary Johnson's Visit to Atlanta

Release Date: August 26, 2016

On August 26, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson was in Atlanta, Georgia to deliver the keynote address at the Morehouse College Crown Forum. The lecture series provides the means by which students may begin to meet the challenge of developing to their highest potential and form a partnership with the academic program to foster a well-rounded college education.

Upon arrival in Atlanta, Secretary Johnson stopped by KIPP WAYS Academy, and met with students who showed them their hard work in the classroom, before hearing from him about the hard work going on at the Department.

Secretary Johnson joins a classroom at a desk at KIPP WAYS Academy
Secretary Johnson joins a classroom at a desk at KIPP WAYS Academy. (DHS Photo by Barry Bahler/Released)

Kindergartner at KIPP WAYS Academy shows Secretary Johnson a project on his laptop
Kindergartner at KIPP WAYS Academy shows Secretary Johnson a project on his laptop. (DHS Photo by Barry Bahler/Released)

Secretary Johnson speaks to entire student body at KIPP WAYS Academy
Secretary Johnson speaks to entire student body at KIPP WAYS Academy. (DHS Photo by Barry Bahler/Released)

Secretary Johnson applauds a student's participation at KIPP WAYS Academy
Secretary Johnson applauds a student's participation at KIPP WAYS Academy. (DHS Photo by Barry Bahler/Released)

Secretary Johnson shakes hands with a middle schooler from KIPP WAYS Academy.
Secretary Johnson shakes hands with a middle schooler from KIPP WAYS Academy. (DHS Photo by Barry Bahler/Released)

Secretary Johnson polls the room during an assembly at KIPP WAYS Academy
Secretary Johnson polls the room during an assembly at KIPP WAYS Academy. (DHS Photo by Barry Bahler/Released)

After his walking tour of KIPP WAYS Academy, the Secretary then headed to Morehouse.

Secretary Johnson ‘79, a Morehouse Man himself, discussed issues of the day with former classmate and current President John S. Wilson, and touched on the values Acuity, Integrity, Agency, Brotherhood and Consequence that he continues to carry with him today.

Secretary Johnson delivers remarks at the Morehouse College Crown Forum
Secretary Johnson delivers remarks at the Morehouse College Crown Forum. (DHS Photo by Barry Bahler/Released)

Following his remarks, Secretary Johnson participated in a lunch with students, and shared memories from his time walking the very same streets and halls as they do today.

Secretary Johnson meets current students from Morehouse College
Secretary Johnson meets current students from Morehouse College. (DHS Photo by Barry Bahler/Released)

Secretary Johnson poses with current students from Morehouse
Secretary Johnson poses with current students from Morehouse. (DHS Photo by Barry Bahler/Released)


After an afternoon of swapping stories, Secretary Johnson made a final stop to Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport where he met with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Transportation Security Administration Federal Security Director Mary Leftridge-Byrd for a briefing and demonstration of the new Innovation Lanes.


Secretary Johnson observes innovation lanes in operation at Atlanta airport
Secretary Johnson observes innovation lanes in operation at Atlanta airport. (DHS Photo by Barry Bahler/Released)

These innovations lanes allow customers to pass through five at a time at five automated stations in a row. People are able to move without having to wait in a single-file line moving only as fast as the person ahead.

Due to the added resource provided by the innovation lanes, and hard work from the Transportation Security Administration workforce, wait times are estimated to have been reduced by 30%.

DHS is committed to ensuring that we are fulfilling our mission nationwide, that “With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.”

Last Updated: 09/20/2021
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