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Embassy DCM Douglas Silliman Visited Izmir
October 13-14, 2009 - Douglas Silliman, the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the US Embassy in Ankara, visited Izmir from October 13-14, 2009. DCM Silliman arrived in Izmir three months following Ambassador James Jeffrey’s visit to the city to inaugurate the US Embassy’s Virtual Presence Post (VPP) website. ...
The Brian Horton Quartet
June 5, 2009 - The US jazz group The Brian Horton Quartet will give its final Ankara performance at Panora Park on Friday, June 5 at 8 pm. The Durham, North Carolina-based group is sponsored by The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad, a program produced by Jazz at Lincoln Center and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
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.”
Jno Didrikson’s Tlingit Artwork Exhibit
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 Visits Turkish American Association’s Antalya Office
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 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.
Photographs of Longstanding Diplomatic Ties to be Displayed in Isparta
December 2008 Photographs of Longstanding Diplomatic Ties to be Displayed in Isparta Ambassador James Jeffrey presented former President Demirel with six framed photographs from the ‘Between Friends’ photograph exhibit, which will be displayed in Demirel’s presidential museum
Ambassador Jeffrey’s Wreath-laying Ceremony at Anitkabir
December 3, 2008 - As the U.S. Ambassador, it is only fitting that I return to Anitkabir. I too draw inspiration from these columns, and from the memory of this extraordinary leader. As Turkey and the United States work together on the challenges that lie ahead, we can be guided by the principles which Ataturk so eloquently championed.
Online exhibit for Between Friends: Turkish-American Diplomatic Relations
2008 - Part I - Photos from 1922 to 2006 Illustrate Lasting Friendship Between the US and Turkey Ambassador Ross Wilson officially opened the US Embassy-sponsored photo exhibit, "Between Friends: Turkish-American Diplomatic Relations," at the Turkish-American Association in Ankara.
Online exhibit for Between Friends: Turkish-American Diplomatic Relations
2008- Part II - Photos from 1922 to 2006 Illustrate Lasting Friendship Between the US and Turkey Ambassador Ross Wilson officially opened the US Embassy-sponsored photo exhibit, "Between Friends: Turkish-American Diplomatic Relations," at the Turkish-American Association in Ankara.
Online exhibit for Between Friends: Turkish-American Diplomatic Relations
2008-Part III - Photos from 1922 to 2006 Illustrate Lasting Friendship Between the US and Turkey Ambassador Ross Wilson officially opened the US Embassy-sponsored photo exhibit, "Between Friends: Turkish-American Diplomatic Relations," at the Turkish-American Association in Ankara.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
2008 - In December 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as a bulwark against oppression and discrimination. Covering a range of human rights in 30 concise articles, the UDHR remains the foundation of universal protection of the dignity of mankind. Following are the first 10 UDHR articles.
US Embassy Celebrates the US Election
2008 - The US Embassy and the Turkish American Association hosted over 250 Turkish friends and colleagues at an all night election watch. Guests were treated to a panel of experts on the US elections, quizzes on the US political system and a teleconference with former US Ambassador to Turkey Marc Grossman.
Celebrating American Independence New Orleans Style
2008 - U.S. Ambassador Ross Wilson hosted a unique celebration to commemorate the 232nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Coolbone, a New Orleans jazz band, dazzled guests with homegrown American sounds and fun. U.S. Hockey star Buzz Schneider, who scored the first goal in the memorable U.S. win over the then-Soviet Union in the1980.
English Access Summer Institute and Day Camp Program
June 16-27, 2008 - The English Access Summer Institute and Day Camp Program for 2008 was held in two different cities, one in Izmir and the other one in Konya.