Why Americans give thanks over a shared meal
Thanksgiving in the United States is a time to gather with family and friends, share a traditional meal and express gratitude for the good things…
President Obama Names Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Obama Names Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary November 16, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC –…
Principal Ballet Dancer Misty Copeland Travels to Cuba as Sports and Cultural Envoy
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 10, 2016 Misty Copeland, the first African American female Principal Dancer with the prestigious American Ballet…
President Obama Speaks on the Results of the Election: “We Are Americans First”
We’re not Democrats first. We're not Republicans first. We are Americans first. We’re patriots first. We all want what’s best for this country.
Remarks at a UN General Assembly Meeting on the Cuba Embargo
Remarks at a UN General Assembly Meeting on the Cuba Embargo Share Ambassador Samantha Power U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to…
Presidential Policy Directive — United States-Cuba Normalization
SUBJECT: United States-Cuba Normalization I. Introduction On December 17, 2014, I announced that the United States would chart a new course with Cuba, ending an…
Treasury and Commerce Annouce Further Amendments to Cuba Sanctions Regulations
Amendments Expand Venues for Scientific Collaboration, Facilitate Increased Humanitarian Support, and Bolster Trade and Commercial Opportunities WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office…
Statement by the President on the Presidential Policy Directive on Cuba
Today, I approved a Presidential Policy Directive that takes another major step forward in our efforts to normalize relations with Cuba. This Directive takes a…
Assistant Secretary Malinowski and Acting Assistant Secretary Aponte Travel to Cuba
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski and Acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Mari Carmen Aponte will…
U.S. Embassy lit up in pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The U.S. Embassy in Havana will be lit up in pink throughout October, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. President Obama declared October 2016 as…
Dr. Biden to Travel to The Republic of Cuba and The Dominica Republic
Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Havana and Camaguey, Cuba, from October 6 - 9, 2016. She will be joined by Catherine M. Russell, United…
United States and Cuba to Hold Fourth Bilateral Commission Meeting in Washington, D.C.
The United States and Cuba will hold the fourth Bilateral Commission in Washington, D.C., on Friday, September 30. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western…
Address by President Obama to the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly
The United Nations New York, New York Mr. President; Mr. Secretary General; fellow delegates; ladies and gentlemen: As I address this hall as President for…
United States and Cuba Hold Inaugural Economic Dialogue in Washington, D.C.
The United States and Cuba held the inaugural Economic Dialogue in Washington, D.C., today. Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs Charles Rivkin led the…
Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program – Invitation Letters
In August 2016 USCIS issued a series of invitations inviting eligible petitioners to participate in the Cuban Family Reunification Program. If you have questions about…
United States and Cuba To Hold Human Smuggling and Migratory Fraud Prevention Technical Exchange in
The United States and Cuba will hold the second Human Smuggling and Migratory Fraud Prevention Technical Exchange in Havana, Cuba, on September 7. The U.S.…
A Historic Day in Cuba as First Scheduled Flight from U.S. in Over 50 Years Lands
Today, I was honored to be part of a historic occasion — arriving in Cuba on the first scheduled flight from the United States in…
United States and Cuba Hold Claims Discussion
The United States and Cuba held a government-to-government claims discussion in Washington, D.C., on July 28, 2016. The U.S. delegation was led by Brian Egan,…