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Ambassador Roland Arnall, Assistant Secretary Maura Harty (middle), and U.S. Consul General in Paris Catherine Barry with representatives from the Dutch government and the Hague Conference on Private International Law. (Photo: K. Evenhouse)
United States Becomes Party to the Intercountry Adoption Convention
December 12, 2007 The Hague -- Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Maura Harty formally deposited the United States Instrument of Ratification for the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in respect of Intercountry Adoption. The brief ceremony was held at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague on Wednesday, December 12. United States Ambassador Arnall served as the official witness in the ceremony.
This was the final procedural step for the United States to become a party to the Convention, effective April 2008, and completed the process which began in 1994.
To read Ambassador Arnall's remarks, click here.
To read Assistant Secretary Harty's remarks, click here.
To read the statement by Hans van Loon, Secretary General of the Hague Conference on Private International Law, click here.
For the U.S. Department of State's Press Release, click here.
"Bali Roadmap: Progress Through A Global Effort"
Op-ed by Ambassador Roland E. Arnall.
In Dutch on the website of Het Financieele Dagblad
www.fd.nl/bali
In English....
More information on the U.N. Climate Change Conference 2007 can be found on the website of the U.S. Department of State - click here.
Legal Adviser John B. Bellinger III addresses the World Legal Forum at the Peace Palace in The Hague
December 10, 2007 John Bellinger, III, Legal Adviser to the Secretary of State, spoke at the World Legal Forum in The Hague. Mr. Bellinger emphasized the United States’ commitment to peaceful and effective international dispute settlement, and provided an overview of dispute resolution mechanisms that are being applied by the United States to address current problems throughout the world.
Transcript of the speech
Holiday Reception 2007
December 3, 2007 Ambassador Roland Arnall and his wife Dawn hosted a Holiday Reception at his residence. Guests included Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen.
Ambassador Arnall expressed his appreciation for the Dutch decision to stay on with troops in Afghanistan.
Child Support Convention signed at the Peace Palace in The Hague
November 23, 2007 The United States became the first State to sign the new Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support. The Convention establishes a comprehensive system of cooperation among child support authorities, and should result in more children receiving more support more quickly.
Press Release:
Signing of the Final Act of the New Convention on International Child Support
M.L. King: A Passion for Justice and Peace.
November 20, 2007 Martin Luther King expert Professor Clayborne Carson speaks in the Roman Catholic Boskant church in The Hague about King’s non-violence and vision for ‘The Beloved Community’. This event was organized in the framework of the “Month of the Spirituality”.Related Link: Gateway to African American History
American Embassy visits gymnasium in Gorinchem
November 16, 2007. Marion Ekpuk, Assistant Public Affairs officer and Cultural Affairs Specialist Ellen Dankelman visited the Gymnasium Camphusianum in Gorinchem.
They spoke on the U.S. Educational system and opportunities for Dutch students to study in the United States.
Related Link: Fulbright Center, Amsterdam
Consul Barkin answers Questions on Studying in the U.S.
November 13, 2007 Each year thousands of Dutch students study in the U.S. in high schools, colleges and universities. They do so because the U.S. provides educational opportunities unique in the world.In honor of International Education Week, Consul Michael Barkin answered questions from students about studying in the U.S., including how to get a visa, and advice on where to turn for more information on studying in the U.S.
US Embassy Supports Diversity Initiative
November 7, 2007 APAO Marion Ekpuk highlighted diversity within the United States at the opening of the Black Magic Woman Festival, a week-long celebration of women’s contributions to the arts and music in Amsterdam.
The festival, named after the song by Carlos Santana, featured essayist and editor Rebecca Walker, whose memoir, Black, White and Jewish, recounts her childhood as the daughter of Alice Walker. The Mission’s participation in the festival underscored Mission efforts to share American experiences of diversity with Dutch audiences.
Ambassador Arnall and Mayor Deetman open bikepath
November 7, 2007. Ambassador Arnall, Mrs. Arnall and Mayor Deetman officially reopen the bike path alongside the U.S. Embassy in The Hague.
Stedman Graham visits the Netherlands
October 15, 2007. Ambassador and Mrs. Arnall hosted a luncheon in honor of author and educator Stedman Graham.
Invited guests engaged in a lively discussion on diversity and different approaches and programs to deal with diversity-related issues in the U.S. and the Netherlands.
Iftar Dinner for the Muslim Youth Project
October 4, 2007. Utrecht Police hosts last pre-departure meeting and iftar for the participants of the Dutch Muslim Youth Project. The 'Muslim Youth Project' is an exchange program between the United States and the Netherlands. The program is meant for professionals working with islamic youth; the focus is integration. The group will travel to the U.S. on October 26, 2007.
Ambassador Arnall hosts "Under-30s" Iftar
October 4, 2007. A group of eighty Muslims and non Muslims, all younger than 30, joined Ambassador Roland Arnall for an Iftar dinner at his residence in The Hague. The mix of students, young professionals, members of the press, and members of the mission engaged in very lively conversations. This was the second annual Iftar hosted by Ambassador Arnall, and the third by the U.S. Embassy.
Mrs. Dawn Arnall presents awards at Pink Ribbon Award Ceremony 2007
October 1, 2007. Mrs. Dawn Arnall, spouse of Ambassador Arnall, presented awards to three talented photographers at the 2007 Estée Lauder Pink Ribbon Award Ceremony in the Amsterdam Arena. The photographers were asked to express the theme “The woman and breast cancer” with a focus on “powerful”.
On the photo: Mrs. Dawn Arnall ; award winner Erik van den Boom ; model “Mirjam” ; Ria Bremer, TV presenter ; Mr. Henk van der Mark, Estée Lauder.
Burmese Democratic Community thanks the U.S.
September 28, 2007 U.S. Embassy political officer Eric Falls receives a gift of thanks at the U.S. Embassy in The Hague of the Burmese Democratic Community in the Netherlands. The group is grateful for the support of the U.S. government in the efforts to restore democracy in Burma.
Related Link: U.S. Support for Democracy in Burma
Third High Tech Connections Forum starts
September 25, 2007 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger hosted Ambassador Arnall and Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade, Frank Heemskerk, in his Santa Monica office. The meeting was a highlight of the Third High Tech Connections Forum, which took place in San Francisco September 23-25.
The Forum is organized by the American Embassy in The Hague and the Dutch government. Ambassador Arnall was a keynote speaker and arranged this meeting for the Dutch with Governor Schwarzenegger in a strong show of support for furthering trade and investment between the United States and the Netherlands. Over 140 Dutch companies and 130 American companies came together to network and share experiences leading to business opportunities in the areas of nanotechnology, healthcare, and homeland security.
The Forum is organized by the American Embassy in The Hague and the Dutch government. Ambassador Arnall was a keynote speaker and arranged this meeting for the Dutch with Governor Schwarzenegger in a strong show of support for furthering trade and investment between the United States and the Netherlands. Over 140 Dutch companies and 130 American companies came together to network and share experiences leading to business opportunities in the areas of nanotechnology, healthcare, and homeland security.
Related Link: High Tech Connections
Waalcrossing in Nijmegen commemorated
September 20, 2007. U.S. Defense Attache Colonel Calbos attended a ceremony in Nijmegen to commemorate the crossing of the river Waal of U.S. troops on September 20, 1944. Mayor de Graaf reveiled a plaque.
Related items:
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Video message of Mayor de Graaf thanking the U.S. Veterans of the 82nd Airborne Division.
- Liberation Museum in Groesbeek near Nijmegen
Interfaith Service Commemorates the Victims of September 11, 2001
September 11, 2007 Ambassador Arnall spoke at an Interfaith Remembrance in the Boskant Chapel in The Hague. On the photo in the back: Pastor de Boer, Rabbi Soetendorp and Imam van Bommel.
Foreign Minister visits Embassy to remember 9/11
September 11, 2007 Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen joined Ambassador Arnall and others at the U.S. Embassy in The Hague, to pay respect to the victims of the September 2001 attacks.
Commemoration of the victims of September 11, 2001
September 11, 2007 Ambassador Arnall spoke at the Rotterdam Cruise Terminal to commemorate the heroic actions of the first responders on September 11, 2001.
On the photo Ambassador Arnall with retired fire fighter Chief Steve Brown and his wife at the Rotterdam Cruise Terminal, September 11,
2007.
Embassy Officer attends Torah Dedication Ceremony in Maastricht
August 26, 2007. U.S. Embassy Political Counselor Andrew Schofer attended a Torah Dedication Ceremony at the Synagogue in Maastricht. This Torah scroll, discovered recently in the cellar of the Synagogue, was written and inscribed in memory of U.S. Private David Meyer Wald, who died in action on Yom Kipur, September 27, 1944. It was dedicated and donated to the Maastricht Jewish community by his parents, Hania and Zelig Wald, in 1945. It lay dormant for many years, but the Torah is now restored, and has been given an honorable place during a moving ceremony.
Congressional Delegation visits Maeslantkering
Representative Ed Pastor (Democrat - Arizona) led a delegation to the Netherlands, August 23-26, for discussions on Dutch approaches to energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, water management, and flood prevention. The trip included a visit to the Maeslantkering (storm surge barrier) near Rotterdam. Other delegation members included: Representative David Hobson (Republican - Ohio), Representative James Clyburn (Democrat - South Carolina), Representative Marion Berry (Democrat - Arkansas), Representative Kay Granger (Republican - Texas), Representative Steve Israel (Democrat - New York), Representative Phil Gingrey (Republican - Georgia), and Representative Tim Ryan (Democrat - Ohio).
Celebrating America's Birthday
July 4, 2007 Prime Minister Balkenende joined Ambassador Roland Arnall during the Official Independence Day Reception at the Ambassador's Residence in The Hague.
Remarks of Ambassador Arnall
White House Independence Day 2007
Tax Reimbursement Agreement Signed
June 26, 2007 Strengthening our relationship with the Permanent Court of Arbitration, Ambassador Arnall and Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Secretary-General Tjaco van den Hout met to sign a Tax Reimbursement Agreement.
The Agreement should assist the PCA in recruiting and retaining U.S. employees as it works to even the field by allowing reimbursement of U.S. taxes to PCA employees liable for U.S. taxes.
Legal Adviser Affirms U.S. Commitment to International Law
Legal Adviser John Bellinger (Remarks in The Hague. June 6, 2007):
"Today's world presents many challenges, from transnational terrorism to economic interdependence to global warming, AIDS, and possible future pandemics to the eternal quest for human dignity and liberty. The United States believes that collective action and international law are essential in coordinating the international community's approach to these deep and difficult problems." More...
Mrs. Arnall Speaks About the Relation Between Fulbright and Marshall
June 5, 2007 Mrs. Arnall, the wife of Ambassador Arnall, gave a speech on the relationship between the Fulbright Program and the Marshall Plan during the annual Fulbright Awards Ceremony in Amsterdam. The ceremony took part in the presence of Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science Ronald Plasterk. Remarks of Mrs. Arnall
Related Websites: Biography of Mrs. Arnall | Fulbright Center in Amsterdam
U.S. Government Combats Illegal Wildlife Trafficking and Protects Endangered Species
June 5, 2007 Assistant Secretary Claudia McMurray, who heads the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) at the U.S. Department of State, spoke with journalists in The Hague about illegal wildlife trafficking and endangered species.
Assistant Secretary McMurray visited the Netherlands to participate in CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
Related Websites:
Ambassador Arnall visits Dordrecht May 31, 2007Ambassador Arnall gave the opening speech entitled "The Future of the United States as a nation of immigrants" before members of Dordrecht’s Rotary Club Thuredrecht. The event was part of the rotary club’s theme for this year "Ready for the Future" ("Klaar voor de toekomst?") and was held in the historical Statenzaal. Attendees included the Mayor of Dordrecht, Mr. R.J.G. Bandell, Alderman D.A. van Steensel, members of Dordrecht’s three other rotary clubs and the town’s business community.
Ambassador Arnall speaks at Memorial Day in Margraten
May 27, 2007 During a moving ceremony, Ambassador Arnall commemorated Memorial Day in Margraten. He said: "The precious lives and the memory of our soldiers, who lie here and elsewhere, will always be a testament to the sacrifices they made and to the freedoms which we enjoy. Standing here today with you, I bow my head in reverence, I close my eyes in solitude, and I listen to the gentle tears we shed in remembering and celebrating our soldiers, our heroes."
Remarks of Ambassador Arnall
Video on Memorial Day Ceremony at Margraten Cemetery (AFN Europe/Hessen)
American Poet Mark Strand reads from Dutch-English collection of his works
May 22, 2007 American poet Mark Strand, Pulitzer Prize winner and former Poet Laureate of the U.S., read his poetry at the residence of U.S. Ambassador Roland E. Arnall.
The recently published Dutch-English book Gedichten Eten (Eating Poetry) contains translations of select poems by Mr. Strand. Dr. Wiljan van den Akker, professor of Dutch Literature, and Ms. Esther Jansma, poet and archeologist, worked in close collaboration with the poet to translate works for the bilingual edition.
May 8, 2007 Paula A. DeSutter, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Verification, Compliance, and Implementation, visited the Netherlands to honor the tenth anniversary of the entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is based in The Hague.
U.S. Official Reiterates Need for Democratic Change in Cuba
May 8, 2007 During a discussion with Dutch and international press in The Hague, Mr. Caleb McCarry, the Cuba Transition Coordinator for the U.S. Department of State, discussed U.S policy towards Cuba as well as the unfilled aspirations of the Cuban people who seek the democratic freedoms that the Cuban regime continues to deny them.
U.S. Cabinet Official Discusses International Efforts Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking
May 7, 2007. John P. Walters, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), visited the Netherlands to meet Dutch officials and discuss international collaborative efforts to combat the trafficking of illegal drugs as well as efforts to prevent and treat drug abuse.
Mr. Walters coordinates federal anti-drug policies, programs and spending in the United States.
Dutch-American Friendship Day Celebrated
April 19, 2007. More than 200 guests, including Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende, were present at an event in the Rolzaal (Binnenhof) in The Hague to commemorate the fact that 225 years ago, on April 19 1782, John Adams was recognized by the Dutch as the first U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands.
During the event, remarks were made by Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende, Ambassador Roland E. Arnall, Dr. Barbara Oomen from the Roosevelt Academy, and Mr. Russell Shorto, author of a book on New Amsterdam (Manhattan). There were also video messages from U.S. Congressmen Hoekstra and Van Hollen, sponsors of the resolution to establish an official Dutch-American Friendship Day on April 19.
Dutch School Children Ask Questions to U.S. Astronaut
April 10, 2007 Students of 14 Dutch Delta Researchers Schools asked questions via a radio contact to U.S. Astronaut Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria on the International Space Station.
The Delta Researchers Schools project is a human spaceflight project for Dutch primary schools. The aim of the project is to encourage schools to integrate science and technology into their curriculum, using human spaceflight as a theme. The project was set up by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, ESA and NASA. There are currently 26 primary schools participating in this project.
View an item on the radio contact on the "Jeugdjournaal" TV Show
Delta Op School
Minister Verhagen visits Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
April 2, 2007 Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Verhagen met with Secretary Condoleezza Rice during a bilateral meeting and working lunch. The meeting took place in a friendly and open atmosphere. Subjects raised included the Dutch role in Afghanistan and human rights in relation to the war against global terrorism, along with Kosovo, the Middle East and the situation in Darfur.
U.S. Consul General in Amsterdam holds webchat
April 2, 2007 The U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam launched a new website in an effort to provide clear and up-to-date information to American citizens in the Netherlands and to the traveling public. Consul General Marjorie Ames hosted a webchat to commemorate the launch of the new website and answer questions on a broad range of consular topics - from passport requirements to visitors and immigrant visa regulations and application procedures. Transcript of the Webchat
"Invest in America" program - Assistant Secretary Bohigian visits The Netherlands
March 29, 2007Assistant Secretary David Bohigian (right on the photo), U.S. Department of Commerce, doing a press interview during his visit to The Hague. Mr. Bohigian said the U.S. seeks to deepen investment trade relations with the Netherlands and highlighted that the U.S. and the Netherlands already have the best trade relations in the world. He also emphasized the importance of foreign direct investments for economic growth.
Assistant Secretary Fried Commends Dutch Contribution
March 22, 2007 Assistant Secretary for European Affairs Daniel Fried in an interview with Dutch Television discussed the international mission in Afghanistan and expressed high appreciation for the Dutch operations in the province of Uruzgan. Rebuilding Afghanistan
American Expert Discusses Preserving Iraqi Cultural Heritage
March 22, 2007 Corine Wegener, former Major in the U.S. Army Reserve and art curator, gave a series of lectures in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Leiden and The Hague, co-sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in The Hague, on the looting of the Iraq Museum and cultural property at war. She talked about her experiences in Baghdad in 2003, when she assisted the National Museum of Iraq in tracing back and safeguarding looted art from the museum. After her return to U.S. she founded the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield, which is part of an international organization that promotes the protection of cultural property during armed conflict and emergency response when needed.
U.S. Embassy strengthens ties with Dutch Black Business Women's Association
March 20, 2007 Senior Commercial Officer Sheryl Pinckney-Maas and Commercial Specialist Jennifer Ritfeld of the U.S. Commercial Service in The Hague hosted a lunch and seminar for the "Zwarte Zaken Vrouwen Nederland - ZZVN" (Dutch Black Business Women's Association). More than twenty female entrepreneurs from minority backgrounds exchanged strategies for gaining access to mainstream business networks and corporate boards in the Netherlands. They also discussed the difference in the challenges by American and Dutch businesswomen. The U.S. Commercial Service has worked closely with the ZZVN over the past two years, for example during the successfu February 2007 Women in Business Trade Mission to Amsterdam and Rotterdam. It was also an opportunity for the U.S. Commercial Service to brief the ZZVN members on the services that they provide to Dutch companies.
Civil Rights in the United States Explored
March 13, 2007 Ambassador Arnall displays the book A People and a Nation: A History of the United States presented to him by Dr. William Tuttle Jr., Fulbright scholar and John Adams Chair in American History at the University of Nijmegen. Dr. Tuttle, Professor of American Studies at the University of Kansas and an expert on the civil rights movement in the United States, addressed an audience in a follow up to the Diversity Dialogues conference the Embassy hosted in November 2006. Population and Diversity
U.S. delegation in The Hague to talk about Afghanistan
March 13, 2007 Mark Ward, USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator; John Gastright, Deputy Assistant Secretary for South Asian Affairs; Captain James Hirst, ISAF Coordinator, Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Dutch journalists in The Hague to explain reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan, emphasizing the achievements made so far. They also discussed the international military mission and US cooperation with Pakistan. Rebuilding Afghanistan
U.S. Consulate General present at the Emigration Fair
March 10, 2007 Staff members from the U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam attended the Emigration Fair 2007 on March 10 and 11, describing the opportunities available for travel to the U.S. to study, work or reside permanently. They answered hundreds of inquiries on topics ranging from investment possibilities, student visas and scholarships in the U.S., tourist information, the Visa Waiver Program and the Diversity Visa Immigrant program. Additional information on U.S. visa matters.
International Women's Day: Statement by Consul General Marjorie Ames
March 8, 2007 "Today nations and individuals celebrate the contributions that women have made to all fields of human endeavor. International Women's Day is also an opportunity to reflect upon the role of women in society and to focus on areas where there is more work to be done to advance the rights of women and secure for them basic liberties and protections." (more) USINFO Publication: "Women of influence"
U.S. Embassy Speakers Visit Bergen op Zoom
March 5, 2007 Nearly 180 students of the secondary school RSG 't Rijks in Bergen op Zoom participated in a lively discussion with three representatives of the U.S. Embassy from The Hague. In the photo Political Counselor Andrew Schofer exchanges ideas with students. Discussion focussed on affirmative action in the U.S. as well as U.S. policy toward Iraq. The embassy group visited Bergen op Zoom via the Embassy Speakers Bureau. Many schools in the Netherlands have taken advantage of this service.
Embassy official at 14th Dutch National American Studies Day
March 2, 2007. Utrecht University hosted the 14th Dutch National American Studies Day. The theme of the day was "The promise of America: human rights, civil rights, inalienable rights?" In the photo, American Studies professor Dr. Jaap Verheul moderates a forum debate on "Human Rights in the United States" in which Ted Burkhalter, Political Officer at the U.S. Embassy in The Hague (left of speaker), participated.
U.S. State Department Legal Advisor visits The Hague
March 1, 2007 The Legal Advisor of the Secretary of State, John B. Bellinger III, discussed in a press interview issues such as Guantanamo Bay and the International Criminal Court. Detainee Issues | War Crimes Tribunals
U.S. Judge Discusses Impact of Foreign Law on U.S. Courts
February 26, 2007 During his February 22-27 visit to the Netherlands, Judge John G. Koeltl, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of NewYork, visited the University of Utrecht where he lectured on "The use of foreign and international sources by American judges" to 65 law students and faculty. The judge answered questions about court jurisdiction, The Hague Convention, and the Alien Tort Statute. Judge Koeltl also participated in the "World Organization for Cross-Border Cooperation in Civil and Commercial Matters/Hague Conference on Private International Law." Furthermore, in The Hague the judge met with private international lawyers at the T.M.C. Asser Institute, as well as with the Director of the Council for the Judiciary.
Congressman Lantos visits The Hague
February 26 2007. U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos, the Chairman of the House International Relations Committee, visited The Hague, primarily to consult with Dutch officials about foreign policy issues. In the photo, Congressman Lantos gives an interview to Dutch television news program "Een Vandaag".
U.S. Official Commemorates Nijmegen Bombing
February 22, 2007 Deputy Chief of Mission Chat Blakeman and Army Attache Col. Paul Calbos joined Mayor Thom de Graaf and the citizens of Nijmegen to remember and honor those who lost their lives in an accidental bombing by American pilots on that day in 1944. The Mayor, the Embassy representatives and others laid wreaths at a memorial park in Nijmegen to honor the nearly 800 people who perished. Speakers recalled the heroism shown by Dutch and American men and women during the Second World War and observed a moment of silence for all those who lost their lives during that epic struggle. Full text of the speech.
New Tulip Named after George H.W. Bush at the Holland Flower Festival in Bovenkarspel
February 21, 2007 A new tulip named after George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, was christened at the Holland Flower Festival in Bovenkarspel. Roger Wentzel, the Agricultural Counselor from the embassy, was present at the official naming ceremony and had the honor of sprinkling champagne over the beautiful white tulips. The George H.W. Bush tulip was developed by the company New Tulip BV located in Bovenkarspel.
Ambassador Arnall meets with Dutch model UN team
February 18, 2007 Dutch university students were named "Best Delegation" at the Harvard National Model United Nations, the oldest and largest model U.N. in the world. The Dutch student organization United Netherlands trained the group, and as part of their preparations, the group visited the American Embassy on February 2, 2007. They met with Ambassador Arnall and received briefings from Embassy officers on topics ranging from international peace and security, to economic and social development, and human rights.
U.S. Consul General opens Katz Exhibition
February 11, 2007 U.S. Consul General Marjorie Ames opened the exhibition "Alex Katz in European Collections" and gave a speech to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Scheringa Museum of Realist Art in Spanbroek. Alex Katz is regarded as the most important artist of figurative painting of our time. The exhibition shows important exhibits from private European collections and provides an overview of the artists' work from the 1960s to the present day. Opening remarks of Consul General Ames
Women in Business Mission great success
February 5, 2007. The American Embassy hosted the "Women in Business" Mission, where 10 participating U.S. companies were looking for business contacts/partnerships in the Netherlands. The U.S. Foreign Commercial Service in the Netherlands set up more than 60 one-on-one-appointments with Dutch importers over the 2-day mission. For more information on the participants, visit the Foreign Commercial Service's Women in Business page.
Embassy Official Speaks about the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 28, 2007 Deputy Chief of Mission Chat Blakeman addresses the Dr. Martin Luther King Tribute and Dinner in Wassenaar. The American, Dutch and international guests enjoyed a program of moving personal speeches, poetry and song to commemorate and celebrate the life of the great civil rights leader. Dr. King's birthday on January 15 is a federal holiday. Dr. King would have been 78 this year.
American Speakers Bureau visits Purmerend
January 26, 2007 Vice Consul Alfred Boll speaks to a group of students of the Da Vinci College of the Purmerendse Scholengemeenschap. The students found it "a very interesting and interactive guest lesson." Mr. Boll was invited through the U.S. Embassy American Speakers Bureau Program.
Urios Students visit U.S. Embassy
January 24, 2007 The Utrecht Study Association for International and European Law, "Urios," visited the American Embassy. Together with Management Counselor Sarah A. Solberg, Legal officer Susan Alexander and Political Officer Jason Grubb, they discussed U.S. politics in the auditorium of the U.S. Embassy in The Hague. The group was hosted by the U.S. Embassy American Speakers Bureau Program.
Ambassador Arnall hosts Dutch Youth
January 24, 2007 Ambassador Roland E. Arnall met more than 170 representatives of Dutch student associations and youth wings of political parties at a reception held in his residence in The Hague. After his opening remarks, the Ambassador engaged in a lively discussion on current events in U.S. politics.
New Emergency Passports For American Citizens
January 17, 2007 Today the U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam began issuing a new generation of emergency passport to American citizens. The Emergency Photo-Digitized Passport (EPDP) represents the latest advance in the security of the U.S. passport. The twelve page passport enables American citizens to continue their international travel after a passport has been either lost or stolen outside the United States. (more)
Tilburg Law Students visit U.S. Embassy
January 12, 2007 Legal Counselor Heather Schildge and Economic Counselor Karen Enstrom of the United States Embassy discuss U.S. politics with law students of the University of Tilburg in the auditorium of the U.S. Embassy in The Hague. The group was hosted by the U.S. Embassy American Speakers Bureau Program.