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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.  

  • U.S. Ambassador Thorne
    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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  • Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Monti of Italy

    February 9, 2012 -- President Obama will host Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy at the White House on Thursday, February 9th. Italy and the United States are close NATO allies, and coordinate continuously on a full range of regional and global priorities.  

  • Ambassador Mitchell
    Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma Ambassador Mitchell visited Rome

    Rome, January 31/February 1, 2012 -- Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma Ambassador Mitchell visited Rome January 31 to February 1 for meetings with Italian officials and the Holy See. 

  • The U.S. Ambassador David H. Thorne
    "Why Europe Matters to the United States", Remarks by the U.S. Ambassador David H. Thorne at Aspen Italia

    Milan, January 30, 2012 -- Distinguished guests, I would first like to thank Undersecretary Marta Dassu and Ambassador Giancarlo Aragona for having organized this event, and I thank Dr. Tremonti, Professor Fortis and Dr. Maggioni for their presence, as well.  

  • Costa Concordia Ship (by Sestini - Corriere della Sera)
    Costa Concordia Shipwreck

    January 15, 2012 -- The United States Embassy in Rome sends its condolences to the families of those passengers of the Costa Concordia cruise ship who died in a shipwreck off the coast of Tuscany early this morning. The welfare of American citizens in Italy is the highest priority of the U.S. Embassy in Rome, and the U.S. Embassy in Rome and the U.S. Consulate in Florence are working with local officials and the families of the passengers to provide assistance to Americans affected by the accident. 

  • Sideboys render honors to David Thorne, U.S. Ambassador to Italy, as he arrives at the U.S. 6th Fleet headquarters on the Naval Support Activity in Naples.
    U.S. Ambassador to Italy Visits 6th Fleet Headquarters

    Naples, November 15, 2011 -- The Honorable David Thorne, U.S. Ambassador to Italy, visited senior leadership at the U.S. 6th Fleet headquarters on the Naval Support Activity in Naples, Italy, Nov. 15. Upon his arrival, Thorne received official honors from the U.S. 6th Fleet staff honor guard and was greeted by Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet. 

  • “Saving Cultural Heritage in Crisis Areas”, U.S. Ambassador Thorne’s Remarks at the American Academy in Rome

    Rome, November 4, 2011 -- Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a pleasure for me to speak with you today about such an important and timely subject – the protection and preservation of cultural heritage in war zones. And it is gratifying to see assembled here so many of the individuals who play a direct and active role in this work and who are truly the leaders in this field.  

  • U.S. Ambassador David H. Thorne
    “We Are With Rome, but Now It’s Time for Reforms”, Interview with Ambassador David Thorne

    Rome, October 31, 2011 -- The following interview appeared on the daily "La Stampa" of October 31, 2011 [...] “Wearing a crew-necked sweater, his hands in constant motion and in an English filled with Italian expressions, the US Ambassador to Rome David Thorne talks about the new phase of bilateral relations focused on the economic emergency to express support to Berlusconi’s commitment to introduce reforms clarifying, however, that ‘it is the beginning of a path,’ and now they ‘must be turned into actions.’  

  • "Italy-USA: Acting Together Against Economic Crisis", Op-Ed by U.S. Ambassador Thorne
    "Italy-USA: Acting Together Against Economic Crisis", Op-Ed by U.S. Ambassador Thorne

    Rome, October 17, 2011 -- The following Op-Ed appeared on the daily "La Stampa" of October 17, 2011 [...] This year Italy celebrated its 150th anniversary of unification, in the company of the Vice President of the United States and other distinguished Americans. 

  • Building a future for the students of l’Aquila
    Building a future for the students of l’Aquila

    L'Aquila, September 28, 2011 -- The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) devoted their hearts and resources to assist students affected by L’Aquila’s devastating 2009 earthquake and the results were inaugurated today at a ceremony at the University of L’Aquila.  

  • Chef Louisa Shafia visits Villa Taverna Orto
    Chef Louisa Shafia visits Villa Taverna Orto

    Rome, September 27, 2011 -- Louisa Shafia, a well-known New York sustainable chef and author of the award-winning book “Lucid Food: Cooking for an Eco-Conscious Life”, followed the wife of Ambassador Thorne, Mrs. Rose Thorne. 

  • Remarks by Ambassador David H. Thorne at the Astronaut's Reception
    Remarks by Ambassador David H. Thorne at the Astronaut's Reception

    Rome, September 19, 2011 -- [...] I am pleased that we have with us today so many young space professionals and Masters degree students of space science, who I hope will be inspired to further the great Italian and European tradition in space. 

  • "Made in U.S.A." music night in Rome with Female Cut
    "Made in U.S.A." music night in Rome with Female Cut

    Rome, September 18, 2011 -- The night of September 18th together with Female Cut we celebrated “Made in U.S.A.” with hundreds of Italian and American friends at Circolo degli Artisti. The night showcased American and Italian women artists, with photograph and visual art from MondoPop gallery. 

  • Assistant Secretary Dr. Kerri-Ann Jones
    Assistant Secretary Dr. Kerri-Ann Jones Visits Rome

    Rome, September 14-16, 2011 -- Dr. Jones is the Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs in the U.S. Department of State. She was in Rome on September 14-16 to participate in the “Towards A Safer World” conference.