Ambassador at the Great Mosque of Paris
December 19 Ambassador Stapleton joined President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal and Minister of Justice Rachida Dati in wishing "Aid Mabruk" (happy Eid) to Rector Dalil Boubakeur and the Great Mufti Hadidi at the Great Mosque of Paris. The Ambassador delivered President Bush’s Eid al Adha message, which the Rector Boubakeur read to the assembled group.
USAID Administrator, Henrietta Fore in Paris
December 18 USAID Administrator, Henrietta Fore, spoke with journalists from Alhurra, Al Arabiya, Jerusalem Post and VOA about the US Agency for International Development's role in the Palestinian territories
Secretary Rice travels to Paris
December 16-17 Secretary Rice travels to Paris, France December 16-17 for an international donors’ conference supporting Palestinian reform and institution building. Secretary Rice will also meet with French leaders to discuss our common efforts to address the full range of global challenges.
Marquis de La Fayette
December 12-13 Ambassador Stapleton hosted a reception marking the end of commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the Marquis de La Fayette’s birth.
Ambassador welcomes French jazz leaders.
December 4 Ambassador Stapleton hosted a luncheon in order to showcase the upcoming new jazz festival “La Nouvelle-Orléans sur Seine” which aims at recreating New Orleans' Bourbon Street in the Châtelet area, Paris's historical jazz quarter.
France and America Celebrate the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary
December 3-4 Ambassador and Mrs. Stapleton enjoyed a guided tour of the exhibits, “Benjamin Franklin: un Américain à Paris 1776-1785” at the Musée Carnavalet-Histoire de Paris, and “Benjamin Franklin: homme de sciences, homme du monde” at the Musée des Arts et Métiers-CNAM.
Ambassador Attends Immigration Exhibit
Ambassador Stapleton attended the official opening of the exhibit "Augustus F. Sherman: Ellis Island Portraits, 1905-1920" at the new French Museum of Immigration.
Embassy Organizes Diversity Discussion
On November 6, Assistant Secretary of State Dan Fried met with minority journalists from alternative media and young minority political leaders for a roundtable discussion on approaches to diversity in the U.S. and Europe.
Under Secretary Burns Visits Paris
Under Secretary Burns delivered remarks on "The U.S. and France: The Renewal of an Enduring Alliance" at the American University of Paris October 31.
Ambassador Stapleton Hosts Iftar
Ambassador Stapleton hosted an "Iftar" (breaking of the daily Ramadan fast at sunset) at his residence in Paris on October 4.
FBI Director Robert Mueller in Paris
While in Paris, FBI Director Robert Mueller III met with the French Minister of Justice, Rachida Dati, and with the French Minister of the Interior, Michèle Alliot-Marie.
The Eagles in Paris
Based in Lyon during the Rugby World Cup, U.S. national team, the Eagles, spent a day in Paris on September 18, 2007.
Treasury Secretary Paulson Visits Paris
U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson traveled to Paris September 17 to meet with President Nicolas Sarkozy, Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, and Foreign Policy Advisor Ambassador Jean-David Levitte.
Press Roundtable on Climate Change
Dr. Harlan Watson, the State Department's Senior Climate Negotiator, participated in a roundtable discussion in Paris on August 30.
Ambassador Endorses Fontainebleau Exchange
In support of French-American cultural exchanges, Ambassador Stapleton visited the Royal Castle of Fontainebleau, where the American Schools of Art are located.
Ambassador Visits Camp for Sick Children
Always eager to meet with French youth, Ambassador Stapleton visited the international summer camp “L’Envol” (take-off) for chronically ill children, an organization based on the concept of the “Hole in the Wall” camps created by Paul Newman.
U.S. Supreme Court Justices' Historic Visit
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. and Associate Justices Stephen G. Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Anthony M. Kennedy gathered for an historic visit in Paris on July 11-17.
Secretary of State Rice's Visit to Paris
Images of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's activities in Paris June 24-26.
Paris Air Show
A gallery of images from U.S. participation in the Paris Air Show, June 18-24.
Under Secretary Burns' Visit to Paris
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns visited Paris June 12-13, speaking at the European-American Press Club.
Secretary of Defense Honors Veterans
Highlighting our long tradition of Franco-American cooperation, Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates joined French Minister of Defense Morin to honor the sacrifices of those who fought for freedom during World War II.
John D. Negroponte's Visit to Paris
In Paris to attend the OECD Ministerial Meetings, Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte participated in a May 16 breakfast, organized by the French American Foundation ...
World Monuments Fund Lecture
On April 11, the Public Affairs Section of the American Embassy in Paris hosted Ms. Cornelia Higginson, former Vice President of Philanthropy and former Secretary of the American Express Foundation, as part of a series of lectures organized by the American Embassy in conjunction with the World Monuments Fund.
NAACP President's Courtesy Call
Mr. Dennis Courtland Hayes, President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) met on April 6, 2007 with Deputy Chief of Mission Thomas J. White, Minister Counselor for Public Affairs James L. Bullock, Cultural Attache Colombia Barrosse and Deputy Counselor for Political Affairs Bruce Turner.
Third Annual Award Ceremony of APAJH
On March 16, 2007, Ambassador Craig R. Stapleton was the guest of honor at the 3rd Annual Award Ceremony of APAJH (Association for Disabled Youths and Adults).
African-American History Month
Lea Gilmore sings Gospel and Blues in France in the setting of African-American History Month, February 26 - March 2, 2007.
Inaugural Conference of the Third Tocqueville-Fulbright Chair
On February 7, Ambassador Stapleton made opening remarks at the inaugural conference of the third Tocqueville-Fulbright Chair.
Tri-Mission Paris Speakers Reach Out to High Schools
On January 23, US Mission to the OECD's Delegation Secretary David Mosby gave a presentation on “The Daily Life of Young Americans” to 90 students from Lycée Sainte-Croix Saint-Euverte in Orléans.
International Conference on Lebanon Reconstruction
Secretary Rice was in Paris to lead the U.S. Delegation to the International Conference for Support to Lebanon.
Visit of Laura Bush to France
First Lady Laura Bush visited France January 15-17, including co-hosting an education roundtable with UNESCO.