Middle East Peace Talks in Washington
President Obama expresses optimism after meeting with the leaders of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Jordan and Egypt, resuming direct negotiations towards a more peaceful Middle East.
Civil rights legend John Lewis in Berlin
Ambassador Philip Murphy hosted a dinner for forty guests in his residence on August 31 in honor of Congressman and civil rights legend John Lewis, who was visiting Berlin as part of a study tour organized by the Congressional Study Goup on Germany.
President Obama on End of Combat Mission in Iraq
Aug. 31: The President speaks to the Nation from the Oval Office to announce the end of America’s combat role in Iraq. Read his remarks, and view a photo gallery from the last 20 months.
Ambassador Murphy Visits Halle
Ambassador Murphy visited Halle (Saxony-Anhalt) August 30 with former Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher. Genscher, Lord Mayor Dagmar Szabados, and State Secretary Cornelia Pieper accompanied the Ambassador to Halle’s main attractions.
Upcoming Embassy Events
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Nights of Ramadan: Nathalie Handal poetry reading
September 4, 2010 at Museum für Islamische Kunst on Museum Island, Berlin
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September 10, 2010: opening of New Orleans art project “Floodwall” (exhibit and performances thru October)
opening of New Orleans art project “Floodwall” (exhibit and performances thru October)
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September 15-26, 2010. The 10th International Literature Festival Berlin, www.literaturfestival.com
September 15-26, 2010. The 10th International Literature Festival Berlin, www.literaturfestival.com
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U.S. Embassy Teacher Academy 2010 - Teaching Popular Culture
23-26 September 2010 in Bonn - for secondary school teachers from all German states
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ESTA Approval required to travel visa-free
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Non-Immigrant Visa to visit / work
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Immigrant Visa to live in the U.S.
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Greencard Diversity Lottery
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EducationUSA Study in the U.S.
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About the USA Background info
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Meet US Americans in schools
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Newsletter for Teachers Virtual Classroom About the USA Newsletter
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Passports and Reports of Birth
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U.S. Citizen Information Night 02 September, 2010
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Federal Benfits Unit SSA/VA/OPM/ DOL/RRB
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Emergency Contact Information
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August 29, 2010
Ambassador Murphy at the Ronald McDonald House
At the Ronald McDonald House, Ambassador Murphy participated in Sommerfest.
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July 20, 2010.
Members of July 20, 1944 foundation visit U.S. Embassy Berlin
Relatives and descendants of the participants in the 1944 uprising against Hitler met in the U.S. Embassy Berlin for a get-together after the official July 20th 1944 commemorative events. In his welcoming remarks U.S. Ambassador Philip Murphy underlined the importance of the commitment to shared values of freedom and democracy: “In dealing with the challenges of today, we can learn, we can be inspired by history. Civil courage is something that people, young and old, need to be passionate about.” Looking at a whole generation’s attitudes and ideas having been shaped by World War II, Ambassador Murphy invited the members of this group to share their ideas on what will shape the mindset of the coming generation.
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July 6, 2010.
United Nations Security Council sanctions on Iran
Stuart Levey, Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the Treasury Department »
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July 5, 2010.
U.S. celebrate its 234th birthday
The U.S. Embassy held its traditional Independence Day reception at the American Academy »
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June 21, 2010.
Ambassador Murphy invited to German Parliament
Ambassador Philip D. Murphy was invited to the German Bundestag »
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July 6, 2010.
World Cup wager: Germany vs. Spain
Philip D. Murphy to Germany, has set a friendly wager with his counterpart, Alan D. Solomont, U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, regarding tonight’s World Cup game between Germany and Spain. Ambassador Murphy is betting a case of German Riesling against a case of Spanish red wine.
Current Topics
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President Obama’s Ramadan Message
On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I want to extend our best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem. -
Fee for ESTA as of September 8 – travelers from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries to pay operational and travel promotion fees
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Statement by Secretary Clinton on the killing of relief workers in Afghanistan
On Friday, Afghan police officers discovered the bodies of 10 medical aid workers who were killed in the northern Badakhshan Province. Six were Americans. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for this despicable act of wanton violence.



