African American History Month, 2012
During National African American History Month, we celebrate the rich legacy of African Americans and honor the remarkable contributions they have made to perfecting our Union.
Countering Violent Extremism
Establishing an international venue in Abu Dhabi for training, dialogue, collaboration, and research to counter violent extremism [shows] UAE’s leadership in developing ways to address the drivers of violent extremism.
The Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review
I want to update you on the implementation of the first QDDR....Our goals remain the same: to strengthen State and USAID as we continue to strive to work better, faster, and smarter in the 21st century.
The 2012 State of the Union
Think about the America within our reach...A future where we’re in control of our own energy, and our security and prosperity aren’t so tied to unstable parts of the world.
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Letters
Letters from Spain
Susan Solomont shares her experiences in Spain
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ECA
Programs for non-U.S. Citizens
Educational opportunities for non-U.S. Citizens
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Values
Volunteerism and Community Service
The traditional American values of serving others and making a difference within communities continue to hold strong.
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2011 hours
Stand Up and Speak Out
Hate is Hate, No Matter Who the Target is.
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Model UN
Model UN in New York
Blog entries from Spanish students participating in the Model UN in NYC.
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Commerce
National Export Initiative
President Obama announced a “National Export Initiative” (NEI).
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Haiti
Haiti, after 1 year
On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 earthquake devastated Haiti. The United States has worked to rebuild.
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Consular
Change in visa application fee
Important information for visa applicants: change in application fee
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Tourism information
Visiting the U.S.
Travel and tourism resources for the 50 states and U.S. territories
Embassy latest
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Cultural Fundraising Specialist Cathy Barbash visited Madrid
Cultural Fundraising Specialist Cathy Barbash visited Madrid recently and spoke about the current state of philanthropy in the U.S. and the important role fundraising plays in cultural institutions.
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Peace Corps Reception
Ambassador and Mrs. Solomont hosted a reception December 12 celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps with invitees from Spanish NGOs, development organizations and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Kate M. Byrnes, Public Affairs Officer, at the Casino de Madrid
Kate M. Byrnes, Public Affairs Officer of the American Embassy at Madrid, presented the lecture by Doctor Engineer Luis Laorden on Caminantes y Caminos en la Frontera del Oeste Norteamericano, at the Casino de Madrid on the first of December 2011.
