Ambassador Nicholas F. Taubman and Deputy Chief of Mission, Ms. Jeri Guthrie-Corn, observing a moment of silence after laying a wreath at the American Heroes Monument in Bucharest, on the ocassion of the World War II Veterans and POWs Ceremony. Bucharest, August 23, 2008 (Lucian Crusoveanu / Public Diplomacy Office) More information

Statement of Ambassador Nicholas F. Taubman on the Death of Sergeant Major Dragos Traian Alexandrescu September 3, 2008 I was saddened to hear that Sergeant Major Alexandrescu was killed in the line of duty this past Sunday while serving outside of Qalat, Afghanistan. (English) and (Românã) Remarks of Ambassador Nicholas F. Taubman on the Ocassion of World War II Veterans’ and POWs’ Ceremony August 23, 2008 On Saturday, August 23, in Cismigiu Park, Ambassador Nicholas F. Taubman, officials from the Romanian Defense Ministry, US and Romanian war veterans participated in a commemoration ceremony in honor of fallen American servicemen. (English) Ambassador Taubman Announces Flood Assistance August 4, 2008 Ambassador Nicholas F. Taubman today expressed his condolences to the victims of the floods and their families and announced that the Government of the United States will provide over 100,000 RON (US$50,000) in immediate flood relief assistance. (English) and (Românã)

Remarks of Ambassador Nicholas F. Taubman on the Occasion of the Swearing-In of Peace Corps Volunteers
August 1, 2008 In a ceremony at Toma Caragiu Theater (Ploiesti), U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Taubman swore in 39 new Peace Corps Volunteers who will serve in Romania for the next two years. With this ceremony, the Volunteers will start their 24 month assignments throughout the country. (English) and (Românã)

Remarks by Ambassador Nicholas Taubman On the Occasion of the 4th of July
July 4, 2008 Mr. President, Distinguished Ministers and Colleagues in the Diplomatic Corps, Ladies and Gentlemen: July 4, 2008. Across the US and around the world Americans and their families, friends and neighbors will come together in small towns and large cities, in parks and churches, by rivers and lakes to mark this day, the 232nd anniversary of the independence of the United States. (English) and (Românã)

July 4 Statement by Ambassador Taubman
July 4, 2008 July the 4th is an opportunity for Americans to celebrate the 232nd anniversary of the independence of the United States. Across the US and around the world Americans and their families, friends and neighbors will come together in small towns and large cities, in parks and churches, by rivers and lakes to mark this day of symbolizing our liberty. (English)

Remarks of Ambassador Nicholas F. Taubman on the Occasion of Joint Task Force - East Distinguished Visitors Day
July 2, 2008 I am proud to stand here with you, honored visitors, at these facilities that underscore our commitment to strengthen our ability to plan, think, and operate together in promotion of our shared values, interests, and efforts. (English)

Flagship, the U.S. Navy Band for Europe, to perform in Bucharest Parks
June 30, 2008 Flagship, the U.S. Navy Band for Europe, will give concerts in three Bucharest parks next week, as follows: Saturday, July 5, 11:00 am, in Herastrau Park; Saturday, July 5, 8:00 pm, in Cuza Park (former I.O.R.); Sunday, July 6, 12:00 pm, in Cismigiu Park. (English) and (Românã)

Other Headlines

• (July 21, 2008) U.S. Embassy Helps Promoting Sports in Romania
• (July 4, 2008) Romanians Join July 4 Celebration
• (July 3, 2008) Live Radio Interview on 4 of July with Ambassador Taubman
• (July 2, 2008) Ambassador Taubman Joins Distinguished Visitors Day at Joint Military Training Facilities
• (June 26, 2008) Ambassador Taubman Promotes Good Relationship with Romania in an Interview with Online Outlet
• (June 20, 2008) Ziua copiilor la Joint Task Force-East
• (June 19, 2008) Official website launch of the Joint Task Force-East 2008 Rotation
• (June 10, 2008) Kennedy Center Director Discusses Arts Management in Romania
• (June 10, 2008) Deputy Director for International Assistance of the United States Office of Government Ethics (USOGE) Visits Romania
• (June 10, 2008) American military personnel train with Roman medical counterparts
• (June 9, 2008) Peace Corps Director’s Visit Strengthen Bilateral Relations
• (June 7, 2008) North Dakota Adjutant General visits Airmen in Romania
• (June 6, 2008) Romanian, Americans honor fallen Soldiers
• (June 6, 2008) 21^st Theater Sustainment Commander visits JTF-East
• (June 6, 2008) U.S. Government Initiative to Stop Wildlife Trafficking Carried in Romanian Media

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