President Obama: State of the Union 2013
Fifty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to this chamber that “the Constitution makes us not rivals for power but partners for progress.” (Applause.) “It is my task,” he said,..
US, Dutch Work to End FGM
Dutch NGO Joins High-Level Washington Panel Discussion for the 10th Anniversary of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Chargé Nolan Leads US Delegation to Curaçao
Chargé d ‘Affairs Edwin Nolan led a U.S. delegation on an official visit to Curaçao. Joining him was Defense Attaché CAPT Dan Braswell....
President Obama on Immigration Reform
President Obama says "now is the time" to build a fair, effective and commonsense immigration system that lives up to the U.S. heritage as a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants.
NL, US: Working for Women’s Empowerment
“The United States welcomes the Dutch government's pledge as part of the Equal Futures Partnership to support women's political and economic participation…”
Headlines
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Biden Addresses Europe, Iran, Syria in Munich Security Speech
"Neither the United States nor any other country can address the security and economic challenges that the world faces alone."
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John Kerry sworn in
On February 1, 2013, at 4:04 p.m. EST, John Forbes Kerry was sworn in as the 68th Secretary of State of the United States.
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U.S. Focuses Global Dialogue on Democracy, Women’s Rights
Promoting a world where more nations take greater responsibility for shaping their futures...
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U.S. Government Assistance to Syria
The United States supports the Syrian people’s aspirations for a Syrian-led transition to a democratic, inclusive...
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New Embassy Campus
Artist's Impressions
Images of the New United States Embassy Campus in Wassenaar.
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Int. Law
Office of the legal Counselor
Including Internship Opportunities.
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Monuments
Sites in the Netherlands
More than 150 places that relate to the U.S.
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Focus
Focus
Climate Change
More news from the Embassy
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Piano Recital Highlights American Music, Youth and Talent
January 31 – Korean-American classical pianist Sun-A Park gave a recital at the Chief of Mission residence for a large group of Embassy friends and partners.
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U.S. Filmmaker Shows Film, Reaches Out to Dutch Youth
January 30 - U.S. filmmaker Jeremy Xido showed his film, Death Metal Angola, at the Rotterdam International Film Festival to a packed theater, and reached out to high school students in Rotterdam.
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Chargé d’Affaires Hosts Inaugural Event
January 21 - Chargé d’Affaires Edwin Nolan hosted a reception to celebrate President Obama’s second inaugural. The event featured a live broadcast of the President’s speech and event, and gathered guests from government, NGOs, think-tanks, academia, and political youth wings, for a lively discussion on the second term agenda.
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Assistant Secretary Gordon Speaks with Dutch Media
January 8 - Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon visited the Netherlands to meet with senior Dutch officials to discuss topics of regional and global concern and to underscore support for Dutch security missions around the world.
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US Embassy and ProDemos Cooperate on U.S. Mock Election and Video Competition in High Schools across the Netherlands
November 7 - The U.S. Embassy and ProDemos, a national, non-partisan organization focused on political activism, cooperated on a competition that asked students to create a video supporting one of the candidates.
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Embassy Officers Engage Audiences in Election Night Events
November 6 – Political Officer Thomas O’Keeffe and Economics Officer Virsa Perkins engaged groups in The Hague and Rockanje in animated discussion on the American political system, the vitality of American democracy and the enduring strength of the bilateral relationship.
