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On July 31st, a joint effort by the City of Los Angeles, the L.A. Berlin Sister City Committee and the German Consulate General in Los Angeles, marked the Los Angeles launch of the exhibit depicting one of the greatest humanitarian actions of all time and a special thank you to local heroes of the Berlin Airlift.
"Power of Wind", a short film produced with the support of the Federal Environment Ministry, won two gold Nails at the Art Directors Club for Germany's 44th competition. The spot, in English, personifies the wind as a friendly but friendless loner who is tired of wasting his energy on pointless acts. He wants to be useful, so he can gain a place in people's hearts.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. The heroic efforts of the United States and her Allies saved more than 2 million men, women and children in Berlin.
Click here to watch a video with reflections on the Airlift's legacy of friendship from the legendary "Candy Bomber" Col. (Ret.) Gail S. Halvorsen.
Visitors to the German Embassy during the EU Open House on May 3, 2008, tell us why Germany is cool, fabulous and gut. Some seemed to be naturals as they took their turn at the microphone in front of the camera to act as embassy spokesperson.
400th Anniversary of First Germans in America at Jamestown
Ambassador Scharioth at the celebration (2:37)
The first German settlers in America arrived 400 years ago in Virginia. Ambassador Scharioth unveiled a National Park Service historic marker at the Jamestown Glasshouse before a cheering crowd of German-Americans gathered in Williamsburg for festivities commemorating the anniversary, coordinated by regional German-American societies with the support of the German Embassy.
Foreign Minister Steinmeier throws the first pitch at Fenway Park - Video (1:32)
As part of his recent trip to Boston, Foreign Minister Steinmeier had the privilege and pleasure of throwing out the first pitch at the Red Sox-Yankees game at Fenway Park on April 12. He was accompanied to the mound by two young students from the German International School Boston. Steinmeier donned a Red Sox jacket and in front of some 40,000 fans, confidently took the mound and threw the ball like a pro.
Ambassador Scharioth Visits New York Stock Exchange - Video
(In German)
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Ambassador Scharioth visited the New York Stock Exchange on April 7, 2008, where he met with NYSE Euronext CEO Duncan Niederauer and members of his staff and toured the trading floor. Ambassador Scharioth also had the opportunity to observe the Closing Bell ceremony. This interview was conducted by German broadcaster n-tv.
Foreign Ministers Steinmeier and Kouchner Step to Mic in Berlin
Foreign Minister Steinmeier and his French colleague stepped to the mic on Monday in Berlin to record the first-ever vocal track by two foreign ministers. Together with German-Turkish recording artist Muhabett and seven talented young people, they recorded "Deutschland", a song whose lyrics address the recognition, respect and appreciation for the diverse cultural backgrounds of people in Germany.
In case you did not have the chance to do the real “Walk of Ideas” in Berlin past six giant sculptures representing the inventiveness and wealth of ideas in Germany, you can experience it now as a virtual sightseeing flight, provided by “Germany–Land of Ideas”. Please allow some time for the file to load.
So many reasons, so little time. Listen to international students in Germany list why they are learning German – the films, the people, the job opportunities …
In this series of light-hearted spots, grade-schoolers from the German School Washington, in Potomac, Maryland, answer the question, “what do you know about Europe,” with fantasy-filled but mostly true answers about the European Union. Please allow some time for the files to load.
Ever wanted to be a European Union spokesperson? Visitors to the German Embassy during the European Union Open House on May 22, 2007, had that opportunity. Take a look at what they had to say. Please allow some time for the file to load.
Climate protection and fuel efficiency are high on the German agenda and worldwide. Watch this highly-acclaimed and unusual short film on the topic. Please allow some time for the file to load.
From the VIP arrivals to the concluding fireworks, with lots of music and a few (short) speeches in between, this is how the German Embassy celebrated the Day of German Unity on October 3, 2007.
2006: Day of German Unity at the German Embassy in Washington
The Fall of the Berlin Wall (4:08)
Each year on October 3 Germany and the German Embassy in Washington celebrate the anniversary of German Reunification. In 2006 the embassy welcomed former U.S. President George H. W. Bush and former chancellor Helmut Kohl as guests of honor. Watch videos of their speeches recalling the historic events of 1990. Please allow some time for the files to load.
Gala Highlights Effort to Rebuild Famed Berlin Palace
Berlin Palace as New Cultural Forum (4:08)
Step into a black-tie event at Ambassador Scharioth's residence, where guest of honor Dr. Henry Kissinger encouraged fellow guests to support the rebuilding of the Berlin Palace as a new center for intercultural ideas and dialogue.
After the installation of Europe's Columbus lab at the ISS, the DW program "Capital Cities" asks space exploration experts in Washington, DC, and Berlin, "what's next".
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