America is More than a Destination
Addressing an audience of more than 300 vtbCultuur members in Knokke-Heist, Ambassador Gutman introduced a movie about the American West: "America is more than a destination, it is a spirit... It is where imagination may become reality."
The 2012 State of the Union Address
"Think about the America within our reach...A future where we’re in control of our own energy, and our security and prosperity aren’t so tied to unstable parts of the world."
Belgian participant tells about unique BFTF experience
Richard Steppe won last year's essay contest organized by the US Embassy in Belgium and was sent on a four-week Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship (BFTF) program in the United States in the Summer of 2011. "BFTF was probably one of the best things that could have ever happened to me."
Win a 4 Week Stay in the U.S.
Belgian students aged 16-18 are invited to enter a competition which consists of writing an essay about "Freedom of Speech: A Universal Value." The winner of the competition will travel to the US for 4 weeks to take part in a summer institute for young Americans and Europeans in July 2012.
Be an active voter in the U.S. 2012 elections
New absentee voting laws are in effect for the 2012 elections. You will no longer automatically receive ballots based on a previous absentee ballot request. Read more about voter registration.
More News from the Embassy
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New voting law in effect! Click here for more info.
U.S. citizens abroad who want to vote by absentee ballot in the 2012 elections must complete a new Federal Post Card Application.
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Essay Competition for Belgian Students Ages 16-18
The Embassy invites Belgian students ages 16-18 to participate in an essay writing contest for the chance to win a 4-week stay in the U.S. in July 2012. The topic is "Freedom of Speech: A Universal Value."
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Information on US Foreign Policy
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Climate Change
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Documents and summarizes the United States policy on Climate Change and Clean Energy.
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Africa
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This dossier documents the United States relationship with Africa.
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Iran
Dossier on US Policy
A dossier documenting the United States relationship with Iran.
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China
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This dossier documents the United States relationship with China.
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Middle East Peace
Dossier on US Policy
This dossier documents the United States relationship with the countries of the Middle East.
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Non-Proliferation Issues
Dossier on US Policy
This dossier documents United States policy with regard to non-proliferation issues
Embassy Events
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US Army Honors Battle of the Bulge Heroine
The US Army has honored nurse Augusta Chiwy with the civilian award for humanitarian service. In 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge , she treated injured American soldiers in atrocious circumstances.
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Annual Commemoration of the Battle of the Bulge
Every year there is a perimeter walk around the city of Bastogne in honor of the American troops who defended the town of Bastogne and stopped the Nazi offensive in the winter of 1944-1945. Hundreds of people joined the walk this year, including a large delegation from the U.S. Embassy.
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Ambassador Gutman visits Tessenderlo
On September 30, Ambassador Gutman visited Tessenderlo and had meetings with Mayor Fons Verwimp and other local dignitaries.
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Ambassador Gutman in Beringen
On Sep. 26, Ambassador Gutman accompanied 2 visiting U.S. citizens diplomats, Imam Tahir Anwar & Muslim community leader Ms. Hazami Barmada to Beringen to meet with Alderman Koçak, local dignitaries and leaders in the community.
