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    SECURITY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS

    The U.S. Embassy in Lomé reminds U.S. citizens in Togo that political demonstrations occur frequently in and around Lomé, and occasionally in other cities throughout Togo.

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    Inauguration Celebrates Continuity of American Democracy

    “When Barack Obama takes the oath of office on January 21, 2013, it will mark the 57th time that a U.S. president has been sworn in for a four-year term since 1789, when George Washington first took the same oath.”

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  • Martin Luther King Jr.delivering "I have a dream" speech to marchers on National Mall August 28, 1963 (AP Images)

    Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

    Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United States. January 17, 2011, marks the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day (see MLK Day of Service website), a federal holiday that honors King’s legacy and challenges citizens to engage in volunteer service in their communities. It is observed on the third Monday of January. So this year on January 21, the Embassy will be closed.

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