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Celebrating 25 Years of the German Historical Institute in Washington

May 18, 2012 | German Historical Institute
German and US flag in front of the Brandenburg Gate, (c) picture-alliance/ZB/dpa-Report

The 25th anniversary of the German Historical Institute in Washington DC was celebrated by more than 170 guests on Thursday, May 17, 2012. In a welcome address, German Ambassador Peter Ammon noted the importance of the GHI in German-American relations.

Westerwelle in USA: Cultivating Close Transatlantic Contacts

May 4, 2012 | Federal Foreign Office
Westerwelle at the AJC Global Forum

Foreign Minister Westerwelle addressed the American Jewish Committee's annual Global Forum as well as the National Press Club on World Freedom Day during his visit to Washington on Thursday. His trip continued in New York, where he addressed the UN Security Council on countering terrorism.

Foreign Minister Westerwelle Visiting Washington, DC, and New York

May 3, 2012 | Federal Foreign Office
Foreign Minister Westerwelle

In Washington Westerwelle will give a speech before the American Jewish Committee, and will deliver another marking World Press Freedom Day. In New York, Westerwelle will address a UN Security Council meeting on fighting terrorism.

Survey Finds Americans' Positive Perceptions of Germany on the Rise

Apr 17, 2012 | Germany.info
German and US flag in front of the Brandenburg Gate, (c) picture-alliance/ZB/dpa-Report

More than half of all Americans have a positive view of Germany, according to a survey of US citizens released recently. Across the Atlantic, separate surveys concluded that a majority of Germans approve of the US president and his handling of international policies. 

German Defense Minister Thomas de Maizière in USA

Feb 17, 2012 | Germany.info
Defense Minister de Maizière in the United States

German Defense Minister de Maizière's five-day trip to the US has taken him from the East Coast to military bases out West and back again. In addition to visiting German troops, de Maizìere met with US Secretary of Defense Panetta at the Pentagon and presented CIA Director Petraeus with one of Germany’s highest honors.

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