Independence Day 2019

Independence Day Celebration 2019

On July 2, Embassy Bern hosted its annual Independence Day celebration, commemorating the 243rd anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which created a new nation known as the United States of America. The theme of this year’s reception was “America’s Bounty”. In attendance were Swiss government officials, including ambassadors, as well as ... Read More»

By | 23 July, 2019 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors, U.S. & Switzerland | Tags: ,

Independence Day Celebration 2018

On June 27, Embassy Bern hosted its annual Independence Day celebration, commemorating the 242nd anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which created a new nation known as the United States of America. We celebrated with great friends, delicious food, and incredible music by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band “Flagship Combo” and ... Read More»

By | 28 June, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: ,

A Work in Progress: Independence Day Speech by Ambassador Suzi LeVine

Excellencies, State Secretary Dell’Ambrogio, Members of the National and Cantonal Governments, Damen und Herren, and fellow people who care about the world Guten Abig, Bonsoir, Buena Sera, Buno Saira Before I begin my remarks, I want to give special thanks to a few folks. To my amazing husband and family – You inspire me every ... Read More»

By | 1 July, 2016 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: , ,

Independence Day Remarks 2015

Excellencies, Ambassador Guex, Ambassador Frick, Ambassador Hamamoto and Ambassador Wood from the United States Mission Geneva; Damen und Herren, Grüssich Mittenand, Welcome! It is such a pleasure to look out and see all of you here and to have you celebrate the birthday of the United States of America with us! Before I go into ... Read More»

By | 2 July, 2015 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: , , ,

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