The Lost Shtetl Museum in Å eduva is a powerful reminder of Lithuania's centuries-long Jewish history and of all that was lost in the Holocaust. Its artifacts and personal stories, and the adjacent cemetery, unforgettably evoke daily life in the pre-WWII shtetl. @USEmbVilnius
Between June and September 1941, thousands of Jews were murdered in Ukmerge and the Pivonija Forest by the Nazis and their Lithuanian collaborators. The quiet forest clearing where the memorial stands makes a stark, moving contrast to the horror that happened here. @USEmbVilnius
Excellent meeting today with Vilnius Mayor Benkunskas, discussing proper commemoration at Snipiskes cemetery & implementation of Lithuaniaâs strategy for countering antisemitism. The U.S. is committed to helping Lithuania commemorate its important Jewish history. @USEmbVilnius
Very good to see that since I visited Snipiskes cemetery three years ago, its perimeter has been defined by a low stone wall and new signs identify it as a Jewish cemetery site. These are good first steps in preserving and appropriately commemorating the site. @USEmbVilnius
Introducing Artemis III.
Four astronauts. Three launches. Two dockings. One splashdown.
In 2027, the Artemis III mission will practice docking the Orion spacecraft with two lunar landers in low Earth orbit â the capability we need to return humanity to the Moonâs surface.
â― 11 U.S. cities are preparing to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026âĒ. ðïļ Hosting matches gives our great country a chance to show the very best of America.
ðšðļâ― The United States is excited to welcome fans from around the world for the FIFA World Cup 2026âĒ. Coinciding with Americaâs 250th birthday, President Trump is committed to making this the greatest sporting event in world history.
The 99-year lease extension for the American International School of Vilnius (AISV) is a reflection of the long-standing U.S. - Lithuania bilateral partnership. Ambassador Kara C. McDonald was honored to join Seimas Speaker Juozas Olekas and Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas to
U.S. tech company Trellix and the Lithuanian tech sector are driving forward solutions to evolving cyber threats in Lithuania. Ambassador Kara C. McDonald hosted them on May 27 to discuss improving AI-based solutions for a more secure, prosperous, and free relationship.