Ambassador Wagner commemorates Armistice Day of May 8, 1945

On May 8, 2008, Ambassador Wagner attended the WWII Armistice Day commemorations organized by the Association des Anciens Combattants de la Guerre 1939-1945, des Forces des Nations Unies et des Soldats de la Paix Luxembourgeois. Together with the members of the organizing committee and representatives of several commemorative societies, Ambassador Wagner laid a wreath at the American Military Cemetery in Hamm.  She also attended a second ceremony at the Golden Lady memorial in the city of Luxembourg where she laid a wreath in the presence of Defense Minister Jean-Louis Schiltz, the Luxembourg Army, several members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of the city council of Luxembourg.

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U.S. Embassy Luxembourg participates in the 2008 "Relay for Life"

On April 12-13, 2008, the Luxembourg Cancer Society staged its annual Relay for Life in support of cancer patients and their friends and families.  During the event, the U.S. Embassy fielded a Master team and took turns walking or running laps over the full 24- hour program at Luxembourg City’s largest sports center, the "Coque".  Ambassador Wagner participated in the opening ceremony as well as the VIP laps alongside of several Ministers of the Government of Luxembourg, members of the national Parliament, members of the diplomatic corps, and many other officials.  The Relay for Life 2008 edition was a huge success: 313 teams totaling over 6,000 participants walked or ran in relays over the weekend and more than 2,000 people attended the opening ceremony on Saturday evening. 

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Ambassador Wagner visits town of Boulaide

In the framework of the Embassy’s Town Visits program, Ambassador Wagner made her first official visit to the commune of Boulaide in the North Western part of Luxembourg situated in historical Battle of the Bulge Country on April 8th, 2008. This visit followed an invitation by Mayor René Daubenfeld and the members of the Town Council.
The Ambassador laid a wreath at the memorial to the 35th Infantry Division and is the first U.S. Ambassador since the unveiling of the Memorial in 1976 to pay her respects at this hallowed place.

At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century around 25% of the population of Luxembourg emigrated to the U.S. Many of those came from and around Boulaide. Mayor Daubenfeld researches their history and organizes regular trips to the American Midwest where descendants of Luxembourg emigrants still live. His program is called “Building Bridges” and so, Ambassador Wagner being herself a great supporter of the project, cultural and historical exchanges were another important topic of this visit.

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Ambassador attends groundbreaking ceremony of LuxConnect

On April 7th, 2008, Ambassador Wagner was invited to attend the Groundbreaking ceremony for the International Data and Communications Center of LuxConnect, in the presence of Minister Jean-Louis Schiltz (Media & Communications) and representatives of the technology and e-commerce companies, many of which American, that are operating in Luxembourg. The primary objective of LuxConnect, a private company launched in conjunction with the ministry, is to improve the international connectivity of Luxembourg by implementing a high bandwidth network between the Grand-Duchy and the primary internet access centers located in other countries. In his remarks, the Minister underlined the emergence of Luxembourg as a center of competence and excellence in new technologies, widely recognized in the international IT arena

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Luxembourgish Elementary School Children visit U.S. Ambassador's Residence and Art Exhibition

In the framework of the U.S. Embassy's youth outreach programs and as a follow up to the Open Houses hosted by U.S. Ambassador Ann Wagner in late February 2008 to celebrate the Luxembourg and American Art on display at the historic U.S. Embassy Residence, Monday, April 7, 2008, thirteen students of the 3rd grade primary school in Belair-Luxembourg and their teacher were welcomed by Ambassador Wagner to view the art collection and visit the U.S. Embassy Residence.

After a tour of the art collection and the residence, the children had the opportunity to meet and talk to Ambassador Wagner about their impressions on the visit and the life and work of an Ambassador.

This event highlighted the Ambassador's strong commitment to diplomacy through art as well as her support of the local arts community. Most importantly it presented a unique outreach opportunity to share American culture, art and history with local children.

About the Art Collection:
The art collection on display comprises: paintings and sculptures from the Ambassador’s home state of Missouri, several Luxembourgish artists’ work including works by Roger GERSON, Jean-Pierre LAMBORAY, Auguste TREMONT, Sosthene WEIS, Jean-Marie BIWER, Robert BRANDY, Tom FLICK, Ger MAAS, and Roland SCHAULS.

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