Embassy of the United States

Remarks of President Barack Obama Ramadan Message
August 21, 2009 On behalf of the American people – including Muslim communities in all fifty states – I want to extend best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem.Ramadan is the month in which Muslims believe the Koran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, beginning with a simple word – iqra...

Black History Month 2009
February 2009 Washington — Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles — slavery, prejudice, poverty — as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life. In 2009, the inauguration of Barack Obama, America’s first African-American president, ...

Women's History Month 2009
March 2009 Washington — The world-renowned marine biologist, author and environmentalist Rachel Carson is the inspiration for the 2009 National Women’s History Month theme, Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet. Carson’s 1962 book Silent Spring focused the world’s attention on the harm to human health and the environment caused by the indiscriminate use...