King Chile
Chile (04/05)
Gen. Osvaldo Sarabia heads a force of 12,500. Air assets are distributed among five air brigades headquartered in Iquique, Antofagasta, Santiago, Puerto Montt, and Punta Arenas. The Air Force also operates an airbase on King George Island, Antarctica. The FACH will begin taking delivery of 10 U.S. f-16 aircraft in 2006. ... Intermittent warfare continued until 1817, when an army led by Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile's most renowned patriot, and Jos San Martn, hero of Argentine independence, crossed the Andes into Chile and defeated the royalists. On February 12, 1818, Chile was proclaimed an independent republic under O'Higgins' leadership. The political revolt brought little social change, however, and 19th century Chilean society preserved the essence of the stratified colonial social structure, which was greatly influenced by family politics and the Roman Catholic Church. A strong presidency eventually emerged, but wealthy landowners remained extremely powerful. Toward the end of the 19th century, the government in Santiago consolidated its position in the south by ruthlessly suppressing the Mapuche Indians. In 1881, it signed a treaty with Argentina confirming Chilean sovereignty over the Strait of Magellan. As a result of the War of the Pacific with Peru and Bolivia (1879-83), Chile expanded its territo ... [Read More]
Ambassadors
111111-- Ambassador George Argyros presents credentials to the King of Spain ... [Read More]
Fulbright Gallery : Sergio Castillo
Martin Luther King's Monument, 1975 ... ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: Albright Statement on Occasion of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
SECRETARY ALBRIGHT: As once again we pause to remember the towering moral and spiritual leadership Martin Luther King Jr. gave to this nation, let us not forget that Dr. King was also speaking his truths to the world. Thirty-seven years ago, from his jail cell in Birmingham, Dr. King wrote to allies who criticized the presence of outsiders at the demonstrations in that city. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere," he said. Colleagues and disciples of Dr. King in the Civil Rights Movement -- Andrew Young, John Lewis, and Patricia Derian -- have gone on to become champions of human rights abroad. This country must continue to be guided by Dr. King's vision, not only at home but also in all our dealings with other nations. ... [Read More]
Interview on CNN's Larry King Live
MR. KING: Tonight, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in her first in-depth interview since taking the job just a little over a hundred days ago, next on Larry King Live. ... SECRETARY RICE: Absolutely. When we were looking for a UN Ambassador I thought that John, with whom I'd had a lot of experience in his diplomacy over the last four years, would be a strong voice at the UN. Yes, he's been critical of the United Nations from time to time but in some ways that is a great benefit because at a time when the UN is undergoing considerable discussion about reform, looking at what needs to be done, it's a good thing to have somebody who's thought both about the good and the bad at the UN. ... [Read More]
November
1111--11/29/04 Remarks After His Meeting with Hamad bin Essa Al-Khalifa, King of Bahrain; Four Seasons Hotel; Washington, DC ... [Read More]
Cordell Hull
Met with King Farouk, King George of Greece and King Peter of Yugoslavia. October 17, 1943 ... United Kingdom ... Returned visit by Prime Minister Mackenzie King. November 30- December 1, 1938 ... [Read More]
June
1111--06/11/03 On the Rollout of the 2003 Trafficking in Persons Annual Report; Released by the Office of the Spokesman; Washington, DC ... 1111--06/04/03 Road Map for Peace in the Middle East; Remarks to the Press Pool at King Hussein International Airport; Aqaba, Jordan ... [Read More]
Christian A. Herter
Attended a Conference of the Foreign Ministers of France, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and the United States on the questions of Germany and Berlin. ... Personal representative of the President at the wedding of King Baudouin. ... United Kingdom ... [Read More]
Program Alumni – International Visitor Leadership Program
United Kingdom ... King ... [Read More]
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