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Close Window Toots Thielemans played the Belgian and American national anthems on his harmonica. Here, he is congratulated by Ambassador Sam Fox
Toots Thielemans played the Belgian and American national anthems on his harmonica. Here, he is congratulated by Ambassador Sam Fox
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Toots Thielemans played the Belgian and American national anthems on his harmonica. Here, he is congratulated by Ambassador Sam Fox
Toots Thielemans played the Belgian and American national anthems on his harmonica. Here, he is congratulated by Ambassador Sam Fox

A Voyage through 175 Years of US-Belgian Relations

175 Years of diplomatic relations and 400 years of people-people relations was celebrated on April 8 with a moving film and exhibit entitled "From Explorer Ships to Partnerships: A Voyage through 175 Years of US-Belgian Relations".

Co-hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Sam Fox and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Karel De Gucht the evening began with speeches by the two co-hosts.

They were followed by the PD-sponsored 20 min film "An Invisable Bridge" showing the highlights of 400 years of interwoven history from the founding of New Netherlands/Nova Belgica, through missionaries like Father Damien, to immigration via the port of Antwerp, the world wars and partnerships today in peace-keeping, scientific research, business and exchanges. 

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