Embassy News http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries.html Independence Day 2009 http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/independence-day-2009 Chargé Levine hosted a large reception at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence to celebrate America’s national holiday. http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/independence-day-2009 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:25:34 -0500 The Embassy at the 2008 Sziget Festival http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/the-embassy-at-the-2008-sziget-festival The U.S. Embassy operated an informational tent at one of Europe’s largest summer festivals, the Sziget Festival. Each day the Embassy organized thematic programs to introduce various aspects of American culture. http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/the-embassy-at-the-2008-sziget-festival Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:06:04 -0500 Independence Day 2008 http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/independence-day-2008.html On July 3rd, 2008, Ambassador April Foley hosted a large reception at her residence to celebrate America's national holiday. http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/independence-day-2008.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:33:12 -0500 Ambassador Foley in Afghanistan http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/ambassador-foley-in-afghanistan Ambassador Foley accompanied Defense Minister Szekeres on a working trip to Afghanistan. http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/ambassador-foley-in-afghanistan Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:26:57 -0500 Deputy Assistant Secretary Colleen Graffy Visits Hungary http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/deputy-assistant-secretary-colleen-graffy-visits-hungary.html Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Diplomacy for Europe Colleen Graffy Visited Hungary from March 9 to 12, 2008. http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/deputy-assistant-secretary-colleen-graffy-visits-hungary.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:00:19 -0500 Under Secretary Karen Hughes in Hungary http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/under-secretary-karen-hughes-in-hungary.html During her visit to Hungary, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Karen Hughes gave a speech on the trans-atlantic agenda at the Central European University, and attended several other events. http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/under-secretary-karen-hughes-in-hungary.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:56:10 -0500 JPAC Excavation at Lake Balaton http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/jpac-excavation-at-lake-balaton.html Ambassador Foley and Defense Attaché Colonel Kevin McGrath traveled to Nemesvita near Lake Balaton to visit a Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) excavation site for a B-24H "Liberator" that crashed in a bombing mission to Austria during World War II near Lake Balaton on June 30, 1944. http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/jpac-excavation-at-lake-balaton.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:42:49 -0500 International Festival of Honor Guards and Military Bands http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/international-festival-of-honor-guards-and-military-bands.html The Second International Festival of Honor Guards and Military Bands held in Miskolc, Hungary featured honor guard ceremonies and precision drill team performances by the US Air Force Honor Guard and other international participants. http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/international-festival-of-honor-guards-and-military-bands.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:37:05 -0500 Independence Day 2007 http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/independence-day-2007.html Photos of the 2007 U.S. Independence Day Celebration in Hungary http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/independence-day-2007.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:31:46 -0500 International Environment Day - Poster Contest http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/international-environment-day---poster-contest The Embassy sponsored a poster contest for students from schools that participate in the GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) program. http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/international-environment-day---poster-contest Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:53:45 -0500 Ambassador Foley Shares her Favorite New York Pleasures http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/ambassador-foley-shares-her-favorite-new-york-pleasures A small sampler of New York City attractions. (photos ©AP Images) http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/ambassador-foley-shares-her-favorite-new-york-pleasures Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:48:17 -0500 U.S. Delegation at the Commemoration of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/u.s.-delegation-at-the-commemoration-of-the-1956-hungarian-revolution An American delegation including influential Hungarian-Americans attended the October 23 commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution in Budapest. http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/u.s.-delegation-at-the-commemoration-of-the-1956-hungarian-revolution Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:41:12 -0500 Conference in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/conference-in-honor-of-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-1956-hungarian-revolution.html Several embassies, including the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, and international organizations sponsored a conference entitled: "1956 and Hungary: The Memory of Eyewitnesses - In Search of Freedom and Democracy" at the Italian Institute of Culture in Budapest. http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/conference-in-honor-of-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-1956-hungarian-revolution.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:37:48 -0500 Commemoration of 50th Anniversary Year of the Hungarian Revolution http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/commemoration-of-50th-anniversary-year-of-the-hungarian-revolution Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice hosted a ceremony and reception to commemorate the 50th anniversary year of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution on February 13, 2006 in the Benjamin Franklin Room of the U.S. Department of State. Speakers taking part in the ceremony included Representative Tom Lantos. http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/commemoration-of-50th-anniversary-year-of-the-hungarian-revolution Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:30:53 -0500 Embassy History http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/embassy-history Historic and recent photos of the buildings and monuments related to the U.S. Embassy in Budapest. http://hungary2.postcms4.iip/multimedia_photos/photo-galleries/embassy-history Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:01:39 -0500