Our “23 August” Special Anniversary

OUR “23 AUGUST” SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY
The date of August 23rd will always be a special date and a memory for me — and for Marieta. For a few reasons. I’ll explain.

OUR “23 AUGUST” SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY
The date of August 23rd will always be a special date and a memory for me — and for Marieta. For a few reasons. I’ll explain.

EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA (1989)
I love this picture. Such fond memories of great people. That’s George and Betty, who were assigned with me to the American Embassy in Bucharest.
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TAKING A HAMMER TO U.S. FOREIGN RELATIONS
In yesterday’s mail, I received a subscription offer to Foreign Affairs, which is an in-depth magazine focusing on U.S. foreign policy and international relations. Actually, it was a renewal offer, since my old subscription recently lapsed after many years. In normal times, a magazine offer wouldn’t trigger this Facebook post. But these are not normal times.
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