US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle met with her counterparts to plan celebrations for America’s 250th independence anniversary in the “birthplace of democracy” as she described Athens.
Kimberly Guilfoyle: The significance of Athens in celebrating America’s 250th independence anniversary
Kimberly Guilfoyle expressed her enthusiasm for being in Athens during this significant period, emphasizing the symbolic importance of celebrating American democracy in the place where the very concept of democracy was born. Ambassador Guilfoyle’s meeting with her counterparts from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom focused on coordinating actions for the year ahead. The five nations, connected by historical and cultural ties, exchanged ideas for joint initiatives that will honor this historic milestone.
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s social media post
“2026 is going to be a phenomenal year! Today, I joined my counterparts from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to discuss the year ahead and preview plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. I feel truly fortunate to celebrate this anniversary here in Athens, the birthplace of democracy“
2026 is going to be a phenomenal year! I joined my counterparts from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK today to discuss the year ahead and preview plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. I feel truly fortunate to mark this anniversary here in… pic.twitter.com/lSe1TVbtfI
— Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle (@USAmbassadorGR) January 8, 2026
