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  • U.S. Ambassador Thorne
    Ambassador Thorne Remarks at Forum PA 2012

    Rome, May 16, 2012 -- Prime Minister Monti, Minister Profumo, Minister Passera, ladies and gentlemen, I am glad to have this opportunity to address you on an issue of huge importance to the United States - strengthening democracy around the world through the ideals and tools of open government.  

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    U.S. Ambassador Thorne Remarks at the Digital Economy Forum in Venice

    Venice, May 10, 2012 -- Benvenuti al Digital Economy Forum! This is the second Forum we have organized here in Venice, and we learned last year that this is a unique event in Italy’s digital landscape. I would like to thank President Baratta and his staff at the Biennale for hosting us again this year.  

  • President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., April 23, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
    President Obama Speaks at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Musuem

    April 23, 2012 -- Today, President Obama spoke at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum about honoring the pledge of “never again” by making sure we are doing everything we can to prevent and end atrocities and save lives. 

  • Soldiers from Alpha Company of Allied Forces South Battalion participate in a benediction of American and Italian flags in San Salvatore Telesino, Italy.
    "U.S. Forces Mark San Salvatore’s WWII Liberation", a commemoration of the U.S. Fifth Army's arrival in San Salvatore 68 years ago

    San Salvatore Telesino, April 21, 2012 -- About one hour northeast of Naples, Italy is a small, quiet town that sits in the rolling hills of southern Italy, a town that in 1943 sat at the heart of world events. When Italy surrendered to Allied forces in 1943 during World War II, the town of San Salvatore found itself at a crossroads between German occupying forces and the Allied invasion of Italy. 

  • "Digital Omnivores: Libraries and New Learning Communities", Opening Remarks by the Ambassador David H. Thorne

    PA/IRC Spring Event - Rome, April 19, 2012 -- The U.S. Embassy is proud to co-sponsor this important conference with the American University of Rome. I am pleased to see so many world renowned speakers on the roster, including new media experts and information professionals from the United States, Italy and throughout Europe.  

  • Condolence Message - Costa Concordia

    Rome, April 17, 2012 -- Ambassador David Thorne and the U.S. Embassy community learned today that the Italian Civil Protection Authorities have identified the remains of Gerald and Barbara Ann Heil as being among those recently recovered from the Costa Concordia shipwreck. 

  • Italian Army Chief of Staff Visits US Army Europe Commander
    Italian Army Chief of Staff Visits US Army Europe Commander

    Heidelberg, Germany, March 5-6, 2012 -- The Italian Army Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Claudio Graziano and key staff toured United States Army Europe Headquarters and U.S. and allied training areas in Germany 5-6 March. The Italian Commander first traveled to Heidelberg to meet with the USAREUR Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Mark P. Hertling, to discuss valuable joint training and exchange opportunities between the two militaries. 

  • Ambassador Thorne
    Ambassador David H. Thorne Remarks at Green Embassy Event, Rome, February 15, 2012

    Rome, Villa Taverna, February 15, 2012 -- [...] Allow me to welcome you all to Villa Taverna, my home, and the official residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Rome. The primary focus of this event is on the villa itself, and how it has been updated again, this time to save energy and protect the environment.  

  • U.S. President Barack Obama
    "Italy is taking impressive steps", Interview with the U.S. President Barack Obama

    Washington D.C., February 9, 2012 -- The following interview appeared on the daily "La Stampa" of February 9, 2012. [...] An interview to President Obama on the day of the Italian PM Monti visit to the White House: "Europe has the economic and financial capacity to overcome this crisis" 

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