Ambassador Andrew Schapiro and his wife Tamar Newberger listen to the U.S. national anthem sang by the Oakland Symphony Chorus at a reception marking America’s Independence Day, June 30, 2015. (photo Ondrej Nemec)

U.S. Embassy Celebrates 239th Independence Day

On Tuesday, June 30, Ambassador Andrew H. Schapiro and his wife Tamar Newberger hosted a reception marking America’s Independence Day on July 4. Among the distinguished guests were the presidents of both parliamentary chambers, Milan Stech and Jan Hamacek, Chief Foreign Affairs Advisor to the President Hynek Kmonicek, ministers, diplomats, and many others. “Americans and ... Read More»

By | 1 July, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, History | Tags: ,

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Ambassador Schapiro’s 239th Independence Day Remarks

June 30, 2015 U.S. Ambassadors’ residence Prague Vítám Vás na oslavě našeho státního svátku [Welcome to the celebration of our national holiday]. Senate President Štěch, Ambassador Kmoníček, government ministers, fellow diplomats and distinguished guests… My wife Tamar and I are so pleased to welcome you all to this celebration marking the 239th year since the ... Read More»

By | 30 June, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches | Tags: ,

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