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Tree Lighting at Checkpoint Charlie
Ambassador Murphy lit the Christmas tree at Checkpoint Charlie on December 6, 2012 to commemorate a 1961 event that expressed solidarity with the people who lived in the former East Berlin.
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Ambassador Murphy Speaks at Humboldt Uni
In the context of the distiguished Du Bois lectures Ambassador Murphy gave a talk on demographic changes in the U.S.
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Leipzig: Dinner with the Ambassador
Ambassador Philip D. Murphy invited 60 guests from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt und Thuringia to a festive Holiday Dinner in Leipzig to speak about the many close ties between Central Germany and the U.S.
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Secretary On American-European Relations
On November 29, Secretary Clinton gave a speech on transatlantic relations highlighting Europe's role as a partner of first resort to the United States.
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Elimination of Violence against Women
We visit Terre des Femmes (TDF), a German non-profit women’s rights organisation who talk about their work. This video is in German.
Upcoming Embassy Events
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December 7: Flag at Half-Staff
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is to remember and honor all those who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
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Through January 27: Tony Vaccaro Exhibit
On the occasion of the photographer's 90th birthday Willy-Brand-Haus shows a retrospective.
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Through December 17: Dennis Hopper – The Lost Album
The exhibition shows a spectacular portfolio of over four hundred vintage photographs taken by Dennis Hopper (1936-2010) in the 1960s.
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Missed an event? Check out our archive!
Read up on our past events, find photos and videos at the bottom of this page.
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Complete List of Upcoming Embassy Events - Lectures, Exhibits
Click for the complete list of our upcoming events — see below for past event.
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Anything you've always wanted to ask a Consul – E-mail your question here »
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Doing Business with Germany For American companies
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Invest in the United States (available in German)
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Trade Fairs Info from U.S. Commercial Service
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National Export Initiative (NEI) export.gov
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ESTA Approval required to travel visa-free
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Non-Immigration Visa to visit / work
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Immigrant Visa to live in the U.S.
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Green Card Diversity Lottery
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EducationUSA Study in the U.S.
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About the USA Background info
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Meet US Americans in schools
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Newsletter for Teachers Virtual Classroom About the USA Newsletter
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For the People U.S. Citizens Blog
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Emergency Contact Information
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Passports and Reports of Birth
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English Speaking Services in Germany
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Nov 23
Fairy Tale Reading with Ambassador
Ambassador Murphy hosted a student event as part of the Berliner Märchentage.
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November 5:
School Election Project
The final event of the school project on the U.S. elections in 2012 took place on November 5, at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Berlin. The students came from Berlin and Brandenburg to present their projects.
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October 24, 2012
Sinti and Roma Memorial Unveiled
U.S. representatives including the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Douglas Davidson and Ambassador Murphy were present at the Unveiling Ceremony
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September 11, 2012
Ambassador Murphy at ILA
Ambassador accompanied Chancellor Merkel during her visit to the U.S. area, and participated in an award ceremony honoring two U.S. helicopter pilots who rescued German soldiers in Afghanistan
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August 31, 2012
Ambassador Murphy on the Political Conventions
Ambassador Murphy spoke with journalists on Friday to share his reactions to the Democratic National Convention that was held in Charlotte, NC, and the prospects for both parties over the next two months.
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August 22, 2012
Reagan Plaque Unveiled
Marking the 25th anniversary of his famous “Tear Down This Wall” speech, U.S. President Ronald Reagan was honored by a bronze plaque, designed by artist Helga Lieser, which was unveiled in Berlin on September 19.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Travel Warning - Syria
The United States warns U.S. citizens against travel to Syria and recommends that U.S. citizens in Syria depart immediately. -
World Wide Caution (January 25, 2012)
Department of State on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. -
Reminder: Kinderreisepässe & Travel to the U.S.
Children's passports (Kinderreisepass) issued after October 25 , 2006 and all Children's ID (Kinderausweis) are not valid for visa free travel to the U.S.
Children travelling on Kinderreisepass and Kinderausweis need a visa to travel to the U.S.
Children must have their own e-passport in order to travel without a visa.