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News from December 2018


Condolence book for President Bush available at U.S. Embassy in Warsaw

The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw has announced that a condolence book for the late President George Herbert Walker Bush will be available for signing.


Concert celebrates 100 years of Polish-American relations

In Opole, a concert commemorating the relationship between President Herbert Hoover and Ignacy Paderewski took place at the Opole Philharmonic.


USAID partners with Poland to aid Middle East recovery

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Poland have formalized a partnership to enhance support for communities in the Middle East affected by genocide and persecution.


U.S.-Egypt defense ties strengthened at inaugural Egyptian Defense Expo

The first Egyptian Defense Exposition (EDEX 2018) was marked by a reception in Cairo, attended by Charge d’Affaires Thomas Goldberger.


U.S. Embassy marks centennial with play premiere at Warsaw's Ateneum Theater

The U.S. Embassy in Poland marked the centennial of Poland's rebirth with a special event at the Ateneum Theater in Warsaw.


Polish heroes honored for saving Jewish lives during Holocaust

On November 28, a ceremony took place at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw to honor Poles who risked their lives during the Holocaust.


U.S. congratulates Egypt on hosting first international defense expo

Cairo – The United States has extended its congratulations to Egypt on hosting the inaugural Egypt Defense Expo (EDEX).


Pompeo remembers George H.W. Bush as devoted leader and friend

Michael R. Pompeo, the Secretary of State, issued a statement on December 1, 2018, regarding the passing of President George H. W. Bush.