Betsy Ross is a legendary figure in American history.  She is credited with helping design and sew the first American Flag, an instantly recognizable symbol of America and its ideals. She and countless women were crucial to the American cause.  You can listen to her story and many others at the White House Founders Museum: whitehouse.gov/freedom250/fo…

The National Mall is known as "America’s Front Yard." For our 250th birthday, all 50 states are coming together for the Great American State Fair on the National Mall. From Hawaii’s hula to Maine’s lobster rolls, we are celebrating the unique pride that makes up our Union.

Dedicated to #Freedom250, the 16th Annual International Research Conference on American Studies at @ibsu1995 brought together Georgian and international researchers, scholars, and students. Chargé d’Affaires Alan Purcell addressed the audience, as well as keynote speaker Dr. Nicole Morris of Emory University in Atlanta Georgia.

After 250 years the American experiment still isn’t finished 🇺🇸

🎡🇺🇸 Take a look at what's coming to the National Mall. A Ferris wheel overlooking the monuments. More than 150 exhibits from all 56 states and territories. Live entertainment, cultural programming, family attractions, innovation showcases, and spectacular flyovers. This is the Great American State Fair. 📍 National Mall, Washington, D.C. 🗓 June 25–July 10, 2026 RSVP today.

We welcome the @OfficialPOG announcement today about the arrest of several individuals on charges of defrauding Georgian citizens related to illegal entry to the United States and document forgery.  It is the result of months of strong law enforcement cooperation between the United States and Georgia.  Thank you to the POG and Georgian law enforcement officials involved in the investigation and operation.

Secretary Rubio's Statement on Georgia's National Day state.gov/releases/office-of…

Georgia is serving, for the 4th time, as a host of Trojan Footprint—the largest U.S. Special Operations Forces-led military exercise in Europe, which opened last week. This multinational military exercise aims to strengthen cooperation among partner nations, enhance interoperability with NATO, and improve collective readiness to support regional security. Approximately 1,000 U.S. personnel and 2,000 troops from NATO Allied and partner countries are participating in the 2026 exercise.

REMINDER: Your rights do not travel with you. The Travel Advisories for the following countries are Level 4, DO NOT TRAVEL and include the Risk Indicator for the WRONGFUL DETENTION OF U.S. CITIZENS: 🚫Afghanistan 🚫Iran 🚫North Korea 🚫Russia Always review the Travel Advisory for your destination before booking travel: travel.state.gov/destination

The United States is the world’s leading destination for foreign direct investment—and we’re open for business. This week, we proudly brought 12 Georgian companies to the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit to explore new investment opportunities, build tech partnerships, and strengthen U.S.-Georgia commercial ties. 🤝🌍 As the premier U.S. event dedicated to foreign direct investment, #SelectUSA2026 carried special significance this year as it coincided with America’s 250th birthday — a milestone celebrating our nation’s enduring spirit of innovation, resilience, and opportunity. From artificial intelligence (AI) to manufacturing, Georgian companies showcased their expertise, made U.S. connections, and learned from their American counterparts. This impactful event will deepen economic ties between the United States and Georgia and support the next generation of business partnerships.

The United States extends its most heartfelt congratulations to the Georgian Orthodox Church and its faithful on the election of His Holiness and Beatitude Shio III as Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia. This is a historic occasion as the first election of a Patriarch since Georgia regained its independence. We wish him great success and look forward to engaging the Georgian Orthodox Church—one of the world’s oldest Christian denominations—on the advancement of our shared cultural and civilizational objectives.

Victory Day for World War II, 2026 whitehouse.gov/presidential-…

Gearing up for battle on the South Lawn. 👊🇺🇸 President Trump meets with Alex Pereira, Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje and Ciryl Gane in the Oval Office ahead of their fights at UFC Freedom 250 in June.

REMINDER! Students travelling to the United States on F or M visas are not subject to the visa bond requirement. Bond payments are only required for qualified business/tourist (B1/B2) visa applicants. Visit ge.usembassy.gov/visas/ for accurate information about U.S. visas.

DON’T PAY YOUR VISA BOND IN ADVANCE! Paying a bond before your interview does not guarantee a visa! A consular officer will give you a direct link to pay.gov and instructions for payment AFTER your interview.

On April 9, we remember the Soviet army's violence in 1989.  Today, 37 years later, we pay tribute to the 21 Georgians who lost their lives and the hundreds who were injured while peacefully demonstrating for Georgia’s freedom.

Please note that the visa bonds program goes into effect today. Georgians who are found eligible for a B1/B2 visa will receive instructions from the consular officer about how to pay the bond. For more information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page: ge.usembassy.gov/ka/visas-ka…

Secretary Rubio’s Call with Georgia Prime Minister Kobakhidze state.gov/releases/office-of…

Offering our deepest condolences to all those mourning the passing of Patriarch Ilia II - a champion of the Georgian Orthodox Church's ability to freely worship in the aftermath of the Soviet Union’s efforts to erase faith and suppress freedom. state.gov/releases/office-of…