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News
By Anna Gawel
The Washington Diplomat

Obama Takes Charge
Jan. 20 was indeed a historic day for the nation — and for the city of Washington, D.C. — as Barack Hussein Obama took the oath of office as the 44th U.S. president in front of not only record crowds on the National Mall, but in front of the entire world...Read More
D.C. Takes Spotlight
The Diplomatic Pouch had a few firsthand experiences with the throngs of inauguration revelers that reflected both the successes and failures of the massive citywide inaugural preparations. For the most though, it’s clear the security efforts went off without major problems...Read More
Balls Take the Cake
Barack Obama and his wife Michelle were able to let loose a bit — albeit still in the public spotlight — at the 10 official inaugural balls following his swearing-in, but not everyone in town had a ball with the festivities...Read More
Hillary Takes Helm at Foggy Bottom
Judging by the crowd that came out to greet Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on her first day at the job, it’s clear the U.S. Foreign Service is pinning its hopes on the former first lady and senator to give the State Department a much-needed boost — both in prestige and in the all-important pocketbooks...Read More
Kissinger Takes on Transatlantic Ties
Long out of office but a longtime fixture on the diplomatic circuit, Henry Kissinger delivered the third annual Christopher J. Makins Lecture at the British Residence on Jan. 15...Read More


Lifestyle
By Gail Scott
The Washington Diplomat

Inaugural Day Brings Goosebumps, Cold Feet
For weeks before the inauguration, Washington’s diplomatic corps traded secrets on how to keep warm while sitting and waiting for hours before President Barack Obama’s swearing-in and his Inaugural Address on Jan. 20...Read More
Festivities Warm Up at Union Station
For those ambassadors and spouses who braved the cold, the gridlock and the late hour, the trek to the Eastern Inaugural Ball at Union Station — one of 10 official balls on Jan. 20 — was exciting and well worth the hassles...Read More
Power Party at Kuwait
Some of Washington’s top diplomats hosted parties for the inauguration but none had more headliners than the pre-inaugural cocktail buffet for 500 guests at the Kuwaiti Residence on Sunday evening, Jan. 18...Read More
Extremely Hungary for Culture
“Extremely Hungary: Art & Culture Beyond Your Expectations” is a yearlong festival about to begin in Washington and New York that celebrates Hungary’s creative spirit with more than 100 visual, performing and literary arts programs...Read More
Flamenco for February!
To heat up a cold February, the George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium offers up its ninth annual Flamenco Festival that includes three Washington premieres featuring some of the world’s top flamenco dancers and music...Read More


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