Embassy Events 2012
Jesse Owens Premiere at the U.S. Embassy London
14 May 2012
We are offering two tickets to attend the premiere of the PBS film
Jesse Owens at the United States Embassy. The screening, on May 24th,
will be followed by a diplomatic reception. Read how to apply !
About Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens
was the most famous athlete of his time, his stunning triumph at the
1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis.
Jesse Owens is the story of the 22-year-old son of a sharecropper who triumphed over adversity to become a hero and world champion.
American Artist Lecture Series at Tate Modern-London
09 May 20912
Art In Embassies
The Department of State’s Office of Art in Embassies (AIE) is pleased to announce the AIE American Artist Lecture Series at the Tate Modern-London, in a unique collaboration with Embassy London. In celebration of AIE’s 50th anniversary, the three-year-long program will feature six noted American artists.
The AIE program was established by the Museum of Modern Art in 1953, and
formalized as part of the Department of State by the Kennedy
Administration in 1963.
Read the complete media note.
Road to 2012: NBA gives back
17 April 2012
Swin Cash and the U.S. Basketball team win gold in 2004 (AP images)
Kids in schools across London, Manchester and Birmingham were in for a treat in March 2012.
Olympics gold medalist's Sam Perkins and Swin Cash shared their skills, thoughts and inspirational stories about what it takes to achieve the ultimate in sport. For Swin, it was a British taster. She'll be back to compete for the gold again at the London Games this summer.
The U.S. Embassy was there to film the action and have a chat (Youtube).
Win Sundance Film Festival Tickets
16 April 2012
This year, the first-ever London Sundance Film Festival will take place. To celebrate, the Embassy has five pairs of tickets to a special screening of the award-winning documentary ‘Chasing Ice’, followed by a Q & A with the film’s director, Jeff Orlowski.
To win
Just follow us on Twitter @USAinUK and answer the trivia questions marked #winsundance. The first correct answer to each tweet will win. Tweets will go out April 17th to April 20th.
Read more about the competition.
The Road to Olympics 2012: Nick Simmons
11 April 2012
Team USA's wrestler Nick Simmons being interview by USEmbassyLondon
Team USA's wrestler Nick Simmons had a simple message for the kids of Sarah Bonnell Primary School when he visited them in the Olympics build-up, "Dedication and sacrifice is what it takes to reach the top".
The children took the team to heart "U.S.A, U.S.A" was the chant of the day!
U.S. Embassy London was on the ball to show you this Youtube video!
John Adams Society: The First Anniversary
26 March 2012
John Adams Society (JAS)
The John Adams Society, the association for alumni of Embassy-sponsored exchange programs, celebrated its first birthday on March 6, 2012. The Society marked the milestone by holding it's first AGM and a celebratory reception at the U.S. Embassy in London.
Earth Day Photo Contest
13 March 2012
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section will launch a four- week Earth Day Photo Contest on Facebook starting March 15.
Submit a photo that inspires you to “act green” on our Facebook page.
The Press Section’s social media team will judge the submitted photos and the winner will receive an Amazon Kindle and solar powered Kindle case in the spirit of Earth Day!
The Road to 2012 - Goalball
08 March 2012
Goalball is a unique, different and fascinating Paralympic sport.
We met the Paralympic champions Team USA in the Olympic Park, as they checked out the facilities.
Will they win gold again in 2012?
Double Victory screening to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day
12 January 2012
Three images of Tuskegee Airmen (NPS photo)
The UK premiere of George Lucas’ documentary Double Victory took place at the U.S. Embassy on January 12th 2012.
It was attended by VIPs, surviving Tuskegee airmen and special guests, picked by the public. Ambasador Susman presented remarks.
The screening was followed by a diplomatic reception.
Wise Cracks: The Comedies of Woody Allen
06 January 2012
Win tickets to Wise Cracks: The Comedies of Woody Allen
Are you a Woody Allen fan? From 6 January to 8 February the British Film Institute is celebrating his work.
Twenty-one of his films will feature in Wise Cracks: The Comedies of Woody Allen at the BFI on London’s Southbank and we’re offering you the chance to win tickets !
