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UPDATED: 02 Jul 2009 GMT
  • Istanbul Marks 233rd American Independence Day Istanbul Marks 233rd American Independence Day

    “Tonight is our first Independence Day celebration since the election of Barack Hussein Obama as our first African-American president. Just as [his] election renewed a spirit of hope in America, the visit of President Obama to Turkey during his first 100 days renewed our relationship as allies.” – CG Sharon Wiener

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  • CSI:NY Actor Hill Harper in Istanbul CSI:NY Actor Hill Harper in Istanbul

    CSI:NY actor Hill Harper led a lively discussion with senior police from across Turkey at a talk at the police academy in Istanbul. He gave a motivational talk to students at Kabatas High School in Istanbul, encouraging them to identify and then fulfill their dreams and create lives that increase available options.

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  • "How Women Leaders Can Change the World"

    Ambassador Melanne Verveer made remarks in the "1st International Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership Summit in Istanbul. The summit opened by KAGIDER (Women Entrepreneurs Association) president's remarks followed by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's remarks to the audience through DVD.

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US Consul General Sharon A. Wiener

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