Selected Events 2004

Independence Day Reception 2004

July 1, 2004. Leipzig Consulate General celebrated the 228th U.S. Independence Day in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, this year. About 300 guests listened to the welcoming remarks of Consul Fletcher M. Burton, Minister President Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Böhmer, and Lord Mayor Ingrid Häußler. The Marine Guards presented the Colors and James Moellenhoff of the Opera Leizig sang the national anthem. The U.S. Army Europe Dixieland Band provided entertainment.

	Consul Fletcher Burton talks with Lord Mayor Ingrid Häußler.	U.S. Army Europe Dixieland Band.	Lord Mayor Ingrid Häußler.

	The Buffet at Halle's Stadthaus.	Minister President Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Böhmer.	Presentation of the Colors. In the back: James Moellenhoff, Opera Leipzig, singer of the National Anthem.
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