State of the Union Address 2012
U.S. President Barack Obama: "Think about the America within our reach... A future where we’re in control of our own energy, and our security and prosperity aren’t so tied to unstable parts of the world."
Afghanistan Service Awards to Lithuanian Military
On January 20th, Ambassador Derse on behalf of the Governor of Pennsylvania and the Adjutant General of the Pennsylvania National Guard presented awards for service in Afghanistan to fifteen Lithuanian soldiers.
Visit of Philip H. Gordon
On January 11-12, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon visited Lithuania to attend the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry’s annual Snow Meeting on Euro-Atlantic security issues in Trakai.
Secretary's Op-Ed: Activism Against Gender Violence
Secretary Clinton: "Let us call out the culture of impunity that perpetuates this cycle of violence. And let us work together, in partnership, to make all forms of violence a thing of the past."
Secretary Clinton at the OSCE ministerial in Vilnius
On December 6th, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton participated in the OSCE ministerial in Vilnius, Lithuania. During her visit Secretary also had bilateral meetings with Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė as well as Lithuanian Foreign Minister Audronius Ažubalis.
Meeting with Civil Society Representatives
On December 6th, following an international conference of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Secretary Clinton met with Belarusian and a wide range of other civil society representatives from across the OSCE region.
Embassy News
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Opening of U.S.-Lithuanian Diplomatic Relations exhibit at the Vilnius Municipality
On January 26th, Ambassador Derse presented the 20th Anniversary of U.S.-Lithuanian Diplomatic Relations exhibit at the Vilnius Municipality building. The exhibit looks at the story behind the strong relationship built between our countries in the twenty years since the U.S. and Lithuania renewed official relations in 1991. Video »
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Media Engages with USNATO Ambassador Ivo Daalder
On January 18th, the U.S. Embassy hosted a digital video conference between Lithuanian journalists and U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Ivo Daalder, to discuss the recently announced U.S. defense strategic review. Video »
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U.S. DOJ Speaker Engages Students on War Crimes Issues
From January 16th-18th, Eli Rosenbaum, the Director for Human Rights Enforcement Strategy and Policy, in the Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, visited Lithuania to meet with counterparts, government officials and to engage with law students. Photo Gallery »
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ASSIST Alumni Gathering
On January 14th, Ambassador Derse attended the annual alumni event for the ASSIST educational exchange program, which annually sends 6 Lithuanian students to a top U.S. private or independent high school for one year through private sector funds.
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President Valdas Adamkus Invites the US-LT Association Members to Strengthen Lithuania’s Civil Society
On January 12th, the US-LT Alumni Association Members met with President Valdas Adamkus in the Shakespeare Boutique Hotel in Vilnius. DCM Anne Hall also gave remarks at the first official event of the newly registered “US-LT Alumni Association”.
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Famous American playwright and performer visits Lithuania
On January 10-12, Lesslye Orr, playwright, performer and teacher with an extensive background in theater education visited Lithuania to perform her famous play "Hand in Hand" for people with disabilities. Video »
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Opening of the Samuel Bak Retrospective
On December 29th, Ambassador Derse together with Prime Minister Kubilius, Culture Minister Gelūnas participated in the opening of the Samuel Bak Retrospective Exhibit at the Tolerance Center of the Vilna Gaon State Jewish Museum. Photo Gallery »
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Discussion of American Holiday Traditions at Vilnius Simono Daukanto Gymnasium
On December 20th, ODC Chief Cynthia Matuskevich, Staff Sergeant Benjamin Maynard, Political Officer Christina Almeida, HR Assistant Inesa Pikciunaite, and Cultural Affairs Assistant Rasa Peciukoniene visited Vilnius Simono Daukanto Gymnasium to discuss the holiday traditions of Americans. Photo Gallery »
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Jewish Library Opens in Vilnius
On December 16th, Charge Anne Hall attended and spoke at the official opening of the first Vilnius Jewish Public Library since before WWII, lauding Lithuania’s efforts to highlight its pre-war Jewish history and heritage. Photo Gallery »
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Ambassador Anne E. Derse
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On July 24, 2009, the United States Senate confirmed President Barack Obama's nomination of Anne E. Derse as Ambassador to Lithuania.
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High School Student exchanges
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Learn about ExCEL
Learn more about Exchanges in Culture, Education and Leadership, the U.S. Embassy’s new high school exchange program.
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ExCEL Class 2011-2012
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Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program
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Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute
Application Deadline: March 2, 2012
