President Trump arrives at the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington to give his first address to Congress since becoming president. (© AP Images)

Here’s President Trump’s first address to Congress

President Trump delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress on February 28. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — and citizens of America: Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History Month, we are reminded of our nation’s path towards civil rights and the work that still remains ... Read More»

By | 2 March, 2017 | Categories: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, President of the United States | Tags: , , , ,

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president as Melania Trump holds a bible Trump's mother gave him when he was a boy atop the bible used by President Lincoln at his first inauguration. (© AP Images)

The Inauguration of the 45th President of the United States

Here’s newly sworn-in President Trump’s full speech   President Trump delivered this inaugural address on January 20, 2017. THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our ... Read More»

By | 24 January, 2017 | Categories: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, President of the United States | Tags: , ,

Ambassador and Nancy Gilbert with U.S. Embassy Apia staff and family. Photo credit: U.S. Department of State.

Ambassador and Nancy Gilbert Farewell Samoa

By Public Affairs staff, U.S. Embassy, Apia. In early December 2016 Ambassador Mark Gilbert and his wife Nancy made their final official visit to Samoa.  While it was a time to bring closure to their official duties, the trip was also business as usual. The Ambassador and Nancy laid the groundwork for current projects to ... Read More»

By | 13 January, 2017 | Categories: Education, Environment, Former Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Faitau = Atamai Launch at the American Corner. Photo credit: U.S. Department of State.

Ambassador Gilbert’s productive and rewarding visit to the beautiful isles of Samoa

The recent visit of U.S. Ambassador Mark Gilbert and Mrs. Gilbert to the beautiful isles of Samoa came during a particularly special holiday season of sharing and community. Upon arrival, Ambassador Gilbert and his wife Nancy spent time reading to local children at the Nelson Memorial Library American Corner. This was part of the ‘Faitau ... Read More»

By | 21 December, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Former Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

With my wife Nancy, and Deputy Chief of Mission, Peter, after presenting my credentials to Chief Justice, His Honor Patū Tiava’asu’e Sapolu. State Department photo.

The United States and Samoa – An Enduring Friendship

By U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, Mark Gilbert. On my arrival to Samoa, I’d like to offer warm Pacific greetings and to share a few words about the strong relationship between our two countries. I am honored to have been chosen by President Barack Obama – our nation’s first Pacific Island president – ... Read More»

By | 19 May, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Former Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

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