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Watch President Obama’s State of the Union Address live this Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 3:00am CET.
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On February 1, 2013, John Forbes Kerry was sworn in as the 68th Secretary of State of the United States.
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The Embassy of the U.S. congratulates the citizens of the Czech Republic upon successful completion of their first ever direct election of their President.
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Leading Czech universities representatives signed an agreement of inclusion into the Fulbright Distinguished Chair program with the Fulbright Commission on January 8.
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The unique exhibition "Two faces of an entrepreneur's villa in Bubeneč — Otto Petschek's Residence" presents history of the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Prague.
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Discussion
SOTU Preview
Preview of the State of the Union Address by Allan Lichtman from the Washington, 2/11, 4:45 PM.
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Film Club
The Hurricane
Biographical film directed by Norman Jewison, and starring Denzel Washington, Tuesday, 2/12, 18 PM.
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Friday Documentary
Dr. Martin Luther King
Documentary screened on the occasion of the Black History Month, 2/15, 2 PM.
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Discussion
SOTU 2013
On February 12, President Obama delivers his State of the Union Speech, Wednesday, 2/20, 17.30 PM.
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Film Club
The Long Walk Home
The Long Walk Home is a recreation of a troubled era in American history, Tuesday, 2/19, 6 PM.
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Exhibition
Holocaust in Postal Documents
Stamps and envelopes from the era of Protectorate Böhmen und Mähren.
Embassy Announcements
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The Embassy Closed on February for Presidents' Day
Please be aware that on Monday, February 18, the Embassy will be closed in observance of the U.S. holiday: Presidents' Day. Thank you for your understanding.
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Webchat with Harry Holzer about Abraham Lincoln
Chat with renowned Abraham Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer about his latest book about Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Holzer will lead a discussion on Abraham Lincoln and Emancipation for a middle-school aged audience and will also answer live questions submitted online on February 21, at 10 AM.
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Embassy Latest
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U.S. Middle East Peace Envoy Discusses Unstable Region
Special Envoy for Middle East Peace David Hale visited in the Czech Republic on January 28-29 to consult with senior Czech officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg, on Middle East peace and security.
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The Embassy Donates Blood to Central Military Hospital
On February 4, the Embassy employees participated in the blood drive held annually at the Embassy in partnership with Central Military Hospital in Prague. Twenty six Czech and American employees donated 11.7 liters of blood.
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U.S. Expert Presents in Prague His New Book on China
China expert David Shambaugh, Professor at George Washington University and Nonresident Senior Fellow at Brookings Institution, discussed his new book „China Goes Global: The Partial Power“ at the American Center on January 30. The event was held in cooperation with the Association of International Affairs.
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Kevin Klose Returns To RFE/RL As Acting President And CEO
Distinguished journalist and broadcast executive Kevin Klose returns today to RFE/RL, Inc., as Acting President and CEO. RFE/RL's corporate board of directors announced Klose's appointment, for a period of up to one year, on January 17.
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American Cuisine in Action Through the Eyes of Czech Celebrity Chef
On December 13, the American Center hosted a public presentation with Czech Celebrity Chef Ondrej Slanina about his participation on the IVLP MRP: Promoting Cultural Understanding through Food. Guests appreciated his informal and amusing observations as well as his interesting insights into American multicultural society from the unique viewpoint of ethnic culinary diversity.
Multimedia
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Inauguration Ceremony video
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Fulbright Distinguished Chair Program video
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Alice Garrigue Masaryk Award Ceremony video
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Visa Interview Video
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U.S. Street Artists in Prague video
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Ambassador's Residence Slideshow
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Being There
Stage reading of the book Being There written by Jerzy Kosinski, LiStOVáNí, February 3—26.
Visa-Free Travel to the U.S.
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Register under Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) and travel to the U.S. without a visa.
