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Embassy Events 2005

America Marks 229 Years of Independence

1 July 2005
U.S. Marines present the colors
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U.S. Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe joined U.S. and Polish officials and citizens in celebrating American Independence in Warsaw, Poznan and Lancut. This year marks the 229th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Festivities were also held in Krakow to mark the occasion. Ambassador Ashe’s comments highlighted the contributions of two Polish sons, Kazimierz Pulaski and Tadeusz Kosciuszko, in the American struggle for independence.

 




U.S. Marines present the colors
U.S. Marines present the colors

Ambassador Victor Ashe addresses guests in Warsaw
Ambassador Ashe with the Mayor of Poznan, Mr. Ryszard Grobelny
Ambassador Ashe with the Mayor of Poznan, Mr. Ryszard Grobelny
Ambassador Ashe with Marshal Leszek Deptuła, Podkarpackie Voivodship and Mr. Kenneth Fairfax, Consul General of the U.S Embassy in Kraków
Ambassador Ashe with Marshal Leszek Deptuła, Podkarpackie Voivodship and Mr. Kenneth Fairfax, Consul General of the U.S Embassy in Kraków

Jazz Band Ball Orchestra entertains guests in Kraków
Jazz Band Ball Orchestra entertains guests in Kraków
   

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