[stravinskyrules]

I didn't realize a Holocaust memorial was built Berlin. Good to see.

Wow, GHW Bush has lived a hell of a cool life.

[Strategerist]

It always amazes me how good Bush the elder looks - especially compared to when he left office.

I think not being re-elected may have saved his life.

[skeeter]

The monument consists of a 'field of stalae'.

I saw it after completion but before it officially opened, and honestly couldn't make heads or tails of it.

[wolf78]

More pictures from the 4th of July party:



Pariser Platz



Corporate sponsorship ;)



Surprise rain



The party continues inside the embassy



Bush with Merkel, quite the gentleman



Brandenburg Gate in the background



Sue Timken, Ambassador William Timken and the Chancellor



Speech



Celebrity guests: German intelligence chief Uhlau



German foreign minister Steinmeier



His predecessor, Joschka Fischer



Dressing for the occasion



Aerial view.



Red, white, blue and the Brandenburg Gate quadriga



Ribbon cutting.



Ribbon cut.



Porcellain eagle.