The family of the late Dr. Richard M. Hunt, who passed away at age 93 in April 2020, has announced its intention to make a gift of $1 million to the American Council on Germany in his memory. Rick Hunt, a respected educator, statesman, and historian at Harvard University, worked tirelessly for more than 50...
Over the weekend I had the opportunity to sit down and reflect on the events that unfolded last week in Washington, DC. After the annus horribilis 2020, there were high hopes that 2021 would be a better year. But, the developments during the first full week do not bode well. On Wednesday, we saw our democracy come...
Photo of Dr. Guido Goldman taken during the 2019 German-American Conference Opening Dinner Former ACG Board member Dr. Guido Goldman – a consummate and pivotal transatlanticist deemed a “U.S. Bridge to Germany” by the New York Times – passed away on November 30 at the age of 83. Throughout his life, he tirelessly championed German-American relations...
The Atlantik-Bruecke and Aspen Berlin invited ACG President Dr. Steven E. Sokol to discuss the U.S. election with journalist Christiane Meier and Professor Christian Lammert. The discussion is in German. Listen here
After World War II, the United States and Germany went from being mortal enemies to close friends with the same fundamental values and interests. And while the relationship has been in a deep freeze under US President Donald Trump, it can and must be revived. by Ambassador John B. Emerson and Sigmar Gabriel. BERLIN –...
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