Fly the (rainbow) flag!
The International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) is celebrated every May 17 because on that day in 1990, homosexuality was removed from the international classification of diseases of the World Health Organization.
Defense Secretary Panetta on U.S.-China Relationship
Defense Secretary Panetta welcomed his Chinese counterpart Liang to the Pentagon as part of the first U.S. visit by a Chinese defense minister in nine years. Liang’s visit occurs at a time when the armed forces of both nations seek to expand cooperation, improve understanding, build trust and reduce differences.
Afghanistan: “Writing a check is not enough”
In a roundtable with German journalists, Leo Michel, Distinguished Research Fellow at the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University, underscored that, in the case of Afghanistan “writing a check is not enough.”
Republicans vote on their Presidential candidate
Having won the Republican primaries in Oregon and Nebraska, Mitt Romney is now another step closer to winning his party's nomination in the race for President.
“The Lines of Force for a Life of an Astronaut”
Charles F. Bolden, Jr., NASA Administrator and former Astronaut spoke at TU Berlin: “It's a long way from the segregated south to low Earth orbit. But I am fortunate to have made the journey.”
Upcoming Embassy Events
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May 21: special screening of SPLIT – A DIVIDED AMERICA
Discussion with director Kelly Nyks - Invitation/RSVP
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May 24: Joint reading with Karen Russell and Fiona Maazel
American Academy Spring Fellow 2012, and Picador-Guest Professor at Leipzig University
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Through June 10: exhibition project “Pacific Standard Time – Art in L.A.”
Exhibit traces the development of the Los Angeles art scene during the post-war period.
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Missed an event? Check out our archive!
Read up on our past events, find photos and videos at the bottom of this page.
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Complete List of Upcoming Embassy Events - Lectures, Exhibits
Click for the complete list of our upcoming events — see below for past event.
Ask the Ambassador
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E-Mail Us Your Question – We Will Post Selected Answers By Ambassador Murphy Here
Anything you've always wanted to ask the Chief of Mission – E-mail your question here »
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Doing Business with Germany For American companies
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Invest in the United States (available in German)
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Trade Fairs Info from U.S. Commercial Service
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National Export Initiative (NEI) export.gov
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ESTA Approval required to travel visa-free
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Non-Immigration Visa to visit / work
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Immigrant Visa to live in the U.S.
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Green Card 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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For the People U.S. Citizens Blog
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Emergency Contact Information
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Passports and Reports of Birth
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English Speaking Services in Germany
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May 5, 2012
“When the Killing's Done”
T.C. Boyle reading at Volksbühne - with sign language interpreter
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April 22, 2012
Ambassador Murphy speaks on Earth Day
Ambassador Murphy recapped the history of Earth Day and looked at some of the progress that has been made as a result of both government policy and environmental activism on the part of individuals and institutions.
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April 16, 2012
“Fifty Years of Progress in Ten Years”
Four young Afghan civil society leaders visited Germany upon the invitation of the U.S. Embassy and met with German officials, foreign policy experts and journalists to talk about their individual experiences in their daily work and life in Afghanistan.
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March 31, 2012
Embassy participates in Earth Hour 2012
Like last year, we will participate in this voluntary symbolic action to raise awareness of the need to take action on climate change
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March 27, 2012
Ambassador Murphy visits former McNair chapel
Ambassador and Mrs. Murphy visited the Evangelical Free Congregation at the former McNair Barracks in Berlin-Lichterfelde.
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March 27, 2012
Ambassador Murphy hosted a Seder
Ambassador Murphy hosted a Seder for 42 people including Muslim, Christian, and Jewish clergy, government and NGO officials, educators, business leaders, and the media.
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Current Topics
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Travel Warning - Syria
The United States warns U.S. citizens against travel to Syria and recommends that U.S. citizens in Syria depart immediately. -
Suspending Embassy Operations in Syria (February 6, 2012)
- Press Statement: Victoria Nuland, Department Spokesperson.
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World Wide Caution (January 25, 2012)
Department of State on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. -
Reminder: Kinderreisepässe & Travel to the U.S.
Children's passports (Kinderreisepass) issued after October 25 , 2006 and all Children's ID (Kinderausweis) are not valid for visa free travel to the U.S.
Children travelling on Kinderreisepass and Kinderausweis need a visa to travel to the U.S.
Children must have their own e-passport in order to travel without a visa.