Embassy of the United States, Canberra

U.S. Embassy, Canberra

Exterior and front lawn

The Embassy of the United States in Canberra is the embassy of the United States to Australia. It is one of the largest embassies in the Australian capital of Canberra. It is in the Georgian style of architecture, and was also inspired by the architecture of Christopher Wren. The foundation stone was laid on July 4, 1942, and it opened in 1943. It is situated close to The Lodge, the Australian Prime Minister's official residence in Canberra.

As of August 2013, the ambassador of the United States to Australia is John Berry.

See also

• List of diplomatic missions in Australia
• United States Ambassador to Australia
• Ambassadors of the United States

External links

• History of the Embassy, U.S. Embassy Canberra

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Coordinates: 35°18′26″S 149°7′2″E / 35.30722°S 149.11722°E / -35.30722; 149.11722