Remarks of President Barack Obama
A New Beginning
Cairo, Egypt
June 4, 2009

I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt’s advancement. Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress. I am grateful for your hospitality, and the hospitality of the people of Egypt. I am also proud to carry with me the goodwill of the American people, and a greeting of peace from Muslim communities in my country: assalaamu alaykum.(more...)

DCM gives presentation for AMCHAM members

Deputy Chief of Mission Christopher Lambert spoke to members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Santa Cruz about Obama Administration's Economic Stimulus Plan and its economic repercussions worldwide.  To learn more about this topic, please visit:

http://www.recovery.gov
http://www.buyusa.gov
http://www.Whitehouse.gov
http://bolivia.usembassy.gov

Deputy Chief of Mission pays a visit to Plan 3000 in Santa Cruz

On March 28, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy, Christopher Lambert, visited the Hombres Nuevos foundation in Plan 3000 district of the city of Santa Cruz. During the visit, Lambert attended an assembly of community leaders. In these meetings, the leaders usually identify the challenges the community is facing and propose solutions. Then, they submit the proposals to the appropriate governmental institutons. This community-based participation intiative is supported by the U.S. Embassy, though its Agency for International Development (USAID) and by the Centro Boliviano Americano in Santa Cruz.

Presidential Proclamation on Women’s History Month; Obama pays tribute to women who helped preserve, protect the environment

Washington, March 3, 2009 - With passion and courage, women have taught us that when we band together to advocate for our highest ideals, we can advance our common well-being and strengthen the fabric of our Nation. Each year during Women's History Month, we remember and celebrate women from all walks of life who have shaped this great Nation. This year, in accordance with the theme, "Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet," we pay particular tribute to the efforts of women in preserving and protecting the environment for present and future generations. (more...)

145th Anniversary of President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address

President Abraham Lincoln

Famous speech delivered at dedication of Soldiers' National Cemetery
President Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln, America’s 16th president, delivered his most famous speech — the Gettysburg Address — 145 years ago, on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. America was still in the throes of a civil war. Four months earlier, at the beginning of July, some 51,000 Confederate and Union soldiers had been captured, wounded or killed in the Battle of Gettysburg. President Lincoln went to Gettysburg to speak at the dedication of a new cemetery for the Union war dead. (full address...)

2009: Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial

2009: Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 and was the 16th President of the United States of America.  As ,President he led the Union to victory in the American Civil War, and abolished slavery.  He was assassinated on April 1865.  This year, we celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of this important icon in American history.  Among other activities, the U.S. Government has published a site with detailed information on Lincoln's life, legacy, speeches, political views, etc.  Please, visit http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/
Remraks by president Obama

USAID, institution of the year

USAID is La Paz daily El Diario's “Institution of the Year for its valuable cooperation to the country.” For the second consecutive time, USAID has received El Diario’s “Golden Page" award.  The story of this inspiring award was on the front page of El Diario December 31st, with a large photo of USAID Acting Director Peter Natiello and the editor of El Diario, Jorge Carrasco.  “This award greatly motivates us,” said Natiello.  “I am going to dedicate it to USAID’s personnel, to individuals like coffee producer Zenobia Charca and to the Bolivians who have betted on a better future.”

NARCOTICS AFFAIRS SECTION GIVES RECOGNITION TO RED DEVILS

The Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia gave a special recognition to several members of the Red Devils Air Task Force, who on December 25 rescued four people, two of them children, isolated by the flooding caused by the Piraí River, in Santa Cruz. The rescue took place near Km. 6 of the old road to Cochabamba.

The crew of the helicopter in charge of the rescue included Major German Lavado Aguilera, Captain Valentin Camacho, technical officer Ruben Lopez Flores, Sergeant Limbert Vargas Tito, and SAR-FAB rescue specialist Ever Sejas. (more...)

SUPPORT TO PUBLIC HEALTH

On Tuesday, December 16th, USAID Officer Mike Reilly participated in the new launching of the recently refurbished public hospital in the rural town of San Ignacio, 400 km far from Santa Cruz city. A joint investment between the local government and USAID will allow for this health center to offer improved services for more than 100 rural and indigenous communities living in surrounding areas.

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