Eighty years ago, in 1938, Jewish homes and businesses, cemeteries and synagogues were vandalized and destroyed. Nearly 100 Jewish people lost their lives during the violence. Today, as we remember the devastating events of that night, we must remember that incidents of anti-Semitism are on the rise again in Germany, in the United States, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 9 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Zionist Organization of America Superstar Gala New York City, November 4, 2018 Ambassador Richard Grenell Thank you Suzanne. Your friendship and support mean the world to me. I have to begin by thanking Mort Klein for his friendship, encouragement, support . . . and daily emails. Without Mort my inbox would be so much easier ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 5 November, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: Israel
Today we remember the nearly 3,000 people – Americans, Germans, and citizens from around the world – who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 in a senseless attack driven by hate and intolerance. We think also of the four Americans killed in Benghazi, on this same day in 2012. And while 9/11 will always ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 11 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Germany, US-Außenpolitik
Statement from Ambassador Richard Grenell: The news of the death of Senator John S. McCain brings me great sadness. He was an inspiration to me and many people around the world. I worked for Senator McCain during his 2000 presidential campaign and it is there where we saw what a true Maverick leader looks like. He was unorthodox, ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 31 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador
On August 20, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Jakiw Palij, 95, from the United States. He arrived in Germany on August 21, making today the culmination of a 14-year effort to remove the former Nazi camp guard. Six Nazi perpetrators under court order of deportation have died in the U.S. in this decade alone; ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 21 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. & Germany
(Focus Online, August 14, 2018) As many U.S. sanctions against the Iranian regime kicked back in this past week, the world watched as the people of Iran protested across the country. They were not protesting U.S. sanctions; they were calling for reform and accountability of their own government. Instead of “Death to America,” they shouted ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 14 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Ambassador Richard Grenell had the opportunity to meet with former members of the Berlin Brigade Military Police at the Embassy, and encouraged them to share some of their historic experiences while serving here. Several members present were literally on point in the epic photo depicting the famous face-off at Checkpoint Charlie between U.S. and Soviet ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 9 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, History
U.S. Embassy Berlin hosted 60 guests from the Berlin restaurant and media sphere to inaugurate Berlin Food Week (BFW). The United States is the proud partner country of this year’s BFW, a one-week, multi-event food festival with city-wide promotions. This year food from the United States will be highlighted at targeted consumer workshops and exclusive ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 1 August, 2018 | Topics:
Agriculture, Ambassador
Ambassador Grenell and Embassy Berlin were proud to take part in Berlin’s 40th Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade. This year marked the embassy’s seventh time marching, and the Ambassador’s 25th Pride (his first was the March on Washington in 1993). The Embassy and Ambassador Grenell hosted a series of activities to communicate U.S. support for human rights during ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 28 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Human Rights
U.S. Embassy Berlin hosted some 2,500 invited guests from the German business, cultural and political sphere, as well as members of the diplomatic corps and other international guests at an Independence Day celebration on July 4 at Tempelhofer Feld. The celebration marked America’s 242nd birthday, and gave Americans in Germany and German citizens the chance ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 5 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events
FRAPORT Airlift 70th Anniversary Commemoration Frankfurt, June 26, 2018 Ambassador Richard Grenell Minister-President Bouffier, it is an honor to join you in commemorating the Berlin Airlift. 70 years ago today, and continuing during the ensuing months, food and fuel was loaded on aircrafts bound for Berlin every two to three minutes. The logistics work ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 27 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Frankfurt, History, Speeches, U.S. & Germany
USS Mount Whitney Reception Kiel, June 15, 2018 Ambassador Richard Grenell Vice Admiral Franchetti, Captain Aguilar, first of all, I would like to thank you for welcoming us all on board the USS Mount Whitney. I also want to thank the City of Kiel for their great hospitality. Germany has been a great host to ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 15 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
| Tags: BALTOPS, Naval exercises
Policies on Women’s Health and Cancer Screening June 13, 2018 Ambassador Richard Thank you for coming to the Embassy today to highlight women’s health and cancer screening. I am especially pleased to be able to welcome Ambassador Nancy Brinker and the other distinguished panelists to advance these discussions on issues I care about deeply. As ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 13 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Child and Family Matters, Science & Tech, Speeches
| Tags: Cancer, Health
Visit of AIPAC (The American Israel Public Affairs Committee) to Germany Berlin, June 12, 2018 Ambassador Richard Grenell Thank you Phil de Toledo, Howard Kohr, Lillian Pinkus, and Richard Fishman. It is a privilege to welcome members of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee to Berlin. Father Desbois, it is a pleasure to meet you. ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 12 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Human Rights, Speeches
| Tags: AIPAC
Ambassador Grenell had his first engagement with the business community at an AmCham Germany-hosted dinner in Berlin. Business leaders from 8 major US firms shared their views on the transatlantic trade and investment relationship and the Ambassador explained his top priorities. All participants agreed to work on ways to collaborate to achieve our shared objectives ...
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By U.S. Mission Germany | 11 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Commercial Affairs
