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  • People watching fireworks display (AP Images) United States Celebrates Its 233rd Birthday July 4

    July 4th has been recognized as Independence Day in the United States ever since the country’s Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Americans celebrate with parades, fireworks, concerts and other festive activities.

  • Michelle Obama packing backpacks with other volunteers (AP Images) Michelle Obama Woman of Influence

    First lady Michelle Obama, shown with President Obama performing community service, is encouraging Americans “to make service a part of their daily lives.” Michelle Obama says, “Service has been my life’s work in many ways, and it’s near and dear to my heart.”

  • Huge crowd in square in Teheran (Iran) (AP Images) Obama Commends Bravery Demonstrated by Iranians

    President Obama says the bravery of Iranian demonstrators as they face brutality from their government is “a testament to their enduring pursuit of justice,” and if the Iranian government wants respect from other countries, it must respect the rights of its people.

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Spectators watching fireworks (AP Images)

Independence Day: July 04, 2009
U.S. Embassy and Consular services will be closed on JULY 03, 2009

View of Colleville american cemetery (US Embassy Image)

President Obama's Visit to Normandy
During his visit in France, President Obama met with President Sarkozy in Caen and participated to activities commemorating the 65th anniversary of D-Day.

Kristine L. Svinicki , Commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Wlliam C. RAMSAY, Senior Fellow and Director of the IFRI Energy Program (US Embassy Image)

Remarks by Kristine L. SVINICKI on “The Nuclear Renaissance in the US”
On May 4, 2009, Kristine L. SVINICKI, Commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, made a presentation on “The Nuclear Renaissance in the United States” at IFRI (French Institute for International Relations) to an audience of journalists and experts from business, government and academia.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (State Dpt Image)

International Roma Day Celebrated in Paris at the Fondation des Etats Unis
U.S. Embassies throughout Europe recognize International Roma Day on April 8 each year. This year, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave a video address about International Roma Day, calling for greater opportunity and recognition for Europe’s largest minority.

Logo of the Summit(NATO)

President Obama's Visit to Strasbourg for the NATO Summit
April 3-4, 2009 : Nato summit celebrates the 60th anniversary of the alliance in the French city of Strasbourg and German city of Baden-Baden. At the same time, France is returning to the alliance’s integrated military structure

Greg Deason ((US Embassy Image)

Visit of Greg Deason President for the Association of University Research Parks
During his four-day program in France, Gregory Deason, Director of the Purdue Research Park and President for the Association of University Research Parks, presented to French audiences the history of university research parks in the U.S.