Embassy of the United States

Secretary Clinton Visits Ankara
March 7, 2009 -  Secretary Hillary Clinton paid a visit to Ankara on March 7. During her visit, she met with Turkish officials and visited a popular NTV talk show. In an interview at the end of her busy day, she said of the Turkish-American relationship, “We have been good allies in NATO…And we have been friends.”

Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell Travel
February 25-26, 2009 -  U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell visited Ankara this week to meet with President Gul, Prime Minister Erdogan, and Foreign Minister Babacan. After his meeting with Prime Minister Erdogan, Mitchell told the press, “I’m here today because President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton and the US appreciate Turkey’s continuing ...

Embassy Ankara Celebrates African American History Month
February 24, 2009 Embassy Ankara celebrated African American History Month with a night of poetry, prose and music highlighting the contributions of African Americans to the United States. Ambassador Jeffrey opened the evening noting that the pursuit of a more perfect union has made America a better and stronger nation.

Jno Didrickson’s Tlingit Artwork Exhibit Featured at Ankara TAA
February 17, 2009 -  U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Douglas Silliman opened the U.S. Embassy-sponsored exhibit of Native American art by Jno Didrickson, February 17 at the Turkish American Association in Ankara.

Ambassador Jeffrey & Turkey’s Newest Diplomats Discuss The Tradecraft, Lifestyle
February 2009 -  Ambassador Jeffrey spoke to the new class of diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to highlight the close bilateral ties between Turkey and the U.S. Ambassador Jeffrey shared some of his experiences during his 40-year career in international affairs, including the critical importance of learning foreign languages...

Fulbright Professor Lectures on "Ataturk and the War of Independence"
February 11, 2009 -  Fulbright professor George Gawrych lectured on "Ataturk and the War of Independence" at the Turkish-American Association (TAA) on February 11 before an audience of about 80 TAA members and friends. Dr. Gawrych's lecture, which focused on Ataturk's larger political vision as he pursued strategic objectives in the war of independence, was well...

Ambassador Jeffrey Visits Antalya
January 31, 2009 -  Noting President Obama’s message to NATO Allies on Inauguration Day, Ambassador James Jeffrey underscored the importance the U.S. attaches to NATO and the desire to renew the Alliance in his address on January 31 at the 17th Antalya International Conference on Security & Cooperation.During his January 31 visit to the newly opened TAA.

Ambassador Jeffrey Visits Maltepe Mosque
January 29, 2009 -  Ambassador James F. Jeffrey visited Ankara’s Maltepe Mosque on January 29, 2009. Maltepe Mosque’s Imam Mustafa Demir and the Cankaya Mufti welcomed the Ambassador and his team to the Mosque and briefed them on the history of the Mosque.

Musical Cabaret `Broadway Bridges` a Hit in Ankara, Adana, Mersin and Gaziantep
January 21-25, 2009 -  A cast of students from Hacettepe and Bilkent Universities performed the best of American musicals such as Chicago, Grease, West Side Story, Hairspray, Les Miserables & Smokey Joes Café before a packed house at the Turkish-American Association in Ankara. After the performances at the TAA, Broadway Bridges went to Adana, Adana, Mersin and Gaziantep.

Ambassador Jeffrey Visits Sakarya Memorial
January 17, 2009 -  Ambassador James Jeffrey visited the memorials to the great battle of Sakarya, west of Ankara. This epic battle, fought for 21 days in August & September 1921 along a 100 kilometer front near the Sakarya River, marked the turning point in the Turkish War of Independence & prevented the Greek army from advancing on the new Turkish capital of Ankara.

President Obama’s Inaugural Address
January 20, 2009 -  “Today we gather because we have chosen hope over fear.” On a cold and sunny day in Washington, Barack Obama took the oath of office as the 44th president of the United States.

DVC - Foreign Policy Priorities of the Obama Administration
January 20, 2009 -  Turkish officials, academics and media representatives joined Ambassador James Jeffrey at his residence January 20 to observe the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Following live coverage of the Oath of Office and the President’s inaugural address, the guests participated in a digital video conference on ...

From MLK to Obama: Distinguished Harvard Professor Discusses the US Civil Rights
January 13, 2009 -  In a digital video conference hosted by Ambassador Jeffrey at his residence, Professor Randall Kennedy of the Harvard Law School discussed the U.S. civil rights movement with Turkish government officials, NGO representatives, and journalists.