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Deputy Chief of Mission Thomas Countryman welcomes Mayor Papageorgopoulos at the reception. With them, Acting Consul General Elaine Paplos and President of AFS Dr. McGrew.

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Deputy Chief of Mission Thomas Countryman welcomes Mayor Papageorgopoulos at the reception. With them, Acting Consul General Elaine Paplos and President of AFS Dr. McGrew.

Proclamation on Independence Day, 2006

July 4, 2006
President pays tribute to our Nation's Founding Fathers

“On July 4, 1776, our Nation's Founders declared "That these United Colonies are, and of Right, ought to be free and Independent States." 
This declaration marked a great milestone in the history of human freedom. 
On the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we pay tribute to the courage and dedication of those who created this country, and we celebrate the values of liberty and equality that make our country strong.”

(President’s proclamation on Independence Day, 2006)

The American Consulate General in Thessaloniki celebrated the 230th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a traditional BBQ on the grounds of the American Farm School; many people, both American and Greek, living in Thessaloniki joined to celebrate the event.

Happy Birthday, America!

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