Newsletter November · December 2008

Dear Readers,

Exciting weeks are now behind us; Barak Obama has been, following a rigorous campaign, elected 44th President of the United States.  As Germans, Americans, and Europeans of North Rhine-Westphalia, we followed this neck-and-neck race closely. With the help of experts and countless events, we analyzed the presidential candidates, meticulously examined pre-election America, and celebrated the result and implications this outcome means for America, Germany and Europe.

In this Newsletter you will read from the spectrum of opinions shared from Americans, Germans, specialists, and visitors of our events.  I wish you an inspiring reading, a peaceful advent, and a happy holiday season.

Yours,

Eveline Metzen
Executive Director

In this issue:

» John Hulsman: "Bringing strength back to the country"
» German Ambassador advocates a New Deal with the US
» “This is how we see it …” American Voices in Germany

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Text: Caroline Gölker
Editor: Eveline Metzen (resp.), Caronline Gölker
Layout: Eveline Metzen (resp.), Caronline Gölker
Pictures: Pg. 1: Peter Frischmuth; pg. 2: Frank Metzen; pg. 3: top: private, middle and bottom: Erich Habich; pg 4: Erich Habich; pg. 5: private