Presidential Proclamation : World Freedom Day
Documents & Texts from the White House
09 November 2009
Presidential Proclamation : World Freedom Day
Twenty years ago today, the Wall came down in Berlin and both a country and a continent came together. After thousands of East Berliners flooded through checkpoints into West Berlin, border restrictions dissolved across Eastern [...]
Sale of the U.S. Embassy in London
Press Release
03 November 2009
Sale of U.S. Embassy in London
Related:
• All materials on the New Embassy
The U.S. State Department has entered into an agreement to sell the Chancery in London, located in Grosvenor Square. The sale is to Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company headquartered in Doha, Qatar. The agreement [...]
YouTube: Scamnet – Lonely Hearts Scam Division
Tom Consul and Joe Tuesday investigate the latest scam using the internet. U.S. Embassy London also offer advice on how to avoid being a victim of a scam.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a scam, please visit our website for more information on how to report it: http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/acs/scs/internet_scams.html
What Is A “Warden”?
Q: What is a ‘Warden’?
A: Each U.S. post abroad has a network of volunteers in the community who live, work, study, or socialize with large groups of Americans. These volunteers, called “wardens” – aptly named after WWII air raid wardens – help us spread messages to the American community. Because of their close [...]
Warning: New IRS Phishing Scheme!
21 October 2009
There is new phishing scheme that professes to be from the IRS Office in London. The sender states that he is an IRS employee and asks you to pay a transfer charge or processing fee in order to obtain a substantial sum of money. Do not reply to this attempt to gain your [...]
Thanksgiving Day Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral
Dear Sir or Madam:
It is my pleasure to inform you that St. Paul’s Cathedral will graciously host a Thanksgiving Day service at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 26, 2009, to commemorate this American holiday.
President Lincoln formally established Thanksgiving as an American civic holiday in 1863 as a way of reminding the American people of their [...]
Secretary Clinton Delivers Video Message for Alliance of Youth Movements Summit
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton recorded a video message for participants of the Alliance of Youth Movements Summit in Mexico City, Mexico October 16, 2009. Here is an excerpt from her remarks:
“You come from different cultures and countries and speak different languages. But you all share a common commitment to engaging with the [...]
Ambassador Susman presents Credentials to the Queen
13 October 2009
The Ambassador of the United States of America to the Court of St. James’s, Louis B. Susman, presented his diplomatic credentials to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, at Buckingham Palace, on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. The Ambassador was accompanied by his wife, Marjorie, and four senior members of the Embassy staff – Richard [...]
America Has A New Leading Lady
There’s a new leading lady topping the A-list. Her name is Emma.
Among all girls born in the United States last year, Emma was the most popular name. Isabella was second. Emily, which had been the most popular girl’s name for 12 years, was third.
The top boy’s name is Jacob for the 10th year in a [...]
I Have Questions About Renouncing My U.S. Citizenship
Q: I have questions about renouncing my U.S. citizenship. Who can I speak to about this?
A: Please send an email detailing your questions directly to londonpassports@state.gov.
For more information regarding renunciation of U.S. citizenship, you may also wish to consult the U.S. Department of State’s guidance.
