Launch of the Washburne Award
Ambassador Charles Rivkin, Eric Boustouller, President Microsoft France, Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in France, Jean-Luc Allavena, Director of the French-American Foundation - France in front of Washburne's portrait.
State of the Union Address 2012
"I’m a Democrat. But I believe what Republican Abraham Lincoln believed: That government should do for people only what they cannot do better by themselves, and no more. "
First Twitter Interview
This afternoon, Vice President Biden answered questions tweeted by people across the country in his first-ever Twitter interview.
Black History Month
Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life.
U.S. Elections 2012
Free and fair elections are the keystone of any democracy. They are essential for the peaceful transfer of power. The US has been a representative democracy since the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1788 — although the electoral tradition began during the colonial era and had its roots in British history.
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Ambassador Kelly on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The United States commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day which occurs on January 27.
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Remarks by the President in State of the Union Address
"our future is hopeful, and the state of our Union will always be strong."
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Statements on the President’s State of the Union Address
January 25, 2012
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Wallenberg's Life-Giving Legacy
Op-Ed by Hillary Clinton and Carl Bildt "Today begins a yearlong celebration of the life of Raoul Wallenberg..", IHT January 16, 2012
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Worldwide Caution - January 24, 2012
"The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations..."
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Cahier Vert
Public Affairs organized an Embassy tour for the NGO “Cahier Vert”, a mentoring association of Ecole des Mines of Paris for high school kids of suburban cities around the Paris region.
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Visit to the American Library
Ambassador Rivkin and Ms. Tolson visited the American Library in Paris, accompanied by Library Director Charles Trueheart.
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Youth Ambassadors Reception
Ambassador Rivkin hosted a reception at his home, in honor of the 2011 Youth Ambassadors.
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Secretary Sebelius in Asnières
U.S. Secretary of Health Dr. Katherine Sebelius visited the Descartes School in Asnières.
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With the VOLT, the mission "goes green".
The U.S. Mission to France announced the purchase of four Chevrolet Volts.
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2012 Election Cycle
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2012 Election Cycle - Begins Now
Be an active voter. Start thinking about your participation in the U.S. 2012 elections today! Read more
21st Century Statecraft Month
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The U.S. Department of State has designated January 2012 as 21st Century Statecraft month.
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Before attempting to register under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), please first check your eligibility to travel under the Visa Waiver Program ... read more about ESTA.