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Behind the Scenes: Pope Benedict XVI Visits U.S.
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This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.
The past few days have been busy ones for the Office of Protocol. In 2007, we began preparations for the visit to the U.S. by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. Since that time, our office has been coordinating with the Vatican, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Archdiocese…
Behind the Scenes: President Bush Visits Ghana
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This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.
Accra, Ghana
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The morning we arrived in Accra, we went to the Osu Castle where the Chief of Protocol and I led the introductions of our respective delegations and Presidents. After a meeting and Press conference, we attended a…
Behind the Scenes: President Bush Visits Liberia
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This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.
Monrovia, Liberia
We arrived in Liberia, although it was a very short trip, only 5 hours.
That afternoon we had the honor of participating in a Youth Development Roundtable with President Johnson-Sirleaf, along with Vice President Joseph Boakai’s wife,…
Behind the Scenes: President Bush in Rwanda
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This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.
Kigali, Rwanda
Upon arrival to Kigali, we were welcomed by President Kagame, and Indemuka dancers. The ceremonial dance is performed for visitors and marriages. The Intore Dance Troupe also performed a dance for us, which has been preserved since the fall of the monarchy.…
Behind the Scenes: President Bush in Tanzania
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This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
After a intense and interesting visit in Tanzania, we were sent off by a very spirited and moving Departure Ceremony. The meetings between President Kikwete and President Bush went very well. Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Kikwete, dressed in her khanga decorated…
Behind the Scenes: President Bush in Arusha, Tanzania
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This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.
Arusha, Tanzania
On Monday we arrived in Arusha, Tanzania and went directly to Meru District Hospital. The streets were lined with many supporters who are very appreciative of what President Bush has done for their people.
The Meru District Hospital was…
Behind the Scenes: President Bush Visits Tanzania
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This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.
Tanzania, Africa (First Day)
We boarded plane in Benin and departed for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. President Jakaya Kikwete and Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda were there to greet us along with U.S. Ambassador Mark Green and his wife Sue.
The President and Mrs.…
Behind the Scenes: President Bush in Benin
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This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.
Benin, Africa
As part of my official duties as Chief of Protocol, I travel with the President on Official Trips oversees and ensure all aspects of the protocol portion of the trip are successful. Our first stop was in Benin after a nine hour and forty-five minute flight.…
Ambassador Brinker’s Reflections of the Middle East
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This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.
It's been just over a week since I returned from accompanying President Bush on his historic voyage to the Middle East. Although the road ahead is long, I'm encouraged by what might be possible to achieve -- with a lot of work and cooperation on all sides.
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Behind the Scenes: President Bush Visits Middle East
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This blog entry is written by Nancy Brinker, Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State.
Our delegation arrived in Israel on Wednesday morning. The weather was beautiful and we were all very excited to be in the country. President Bush, President Peres, and Prime Minister Olmert all appeared together at the arrival ceremony at the airport.
Everyone was moved because…