Embassy Yaounde Observe July 4th With a Lincoln Twist

Embassy Yaounde Observe July 4th With a Lincoln Twist

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Famous quotations from Abraham Lincoln decorate the embassy grounds. [Photo by Augustin Zeufack, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Yaoundé]

Ambassador Janet Garvey greets guests as they arrive. [Photo by Augustin Zeufack, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Yaoundé]

“Abraham Lincoln” comments on the poster display highlighting his life and achievements. [Photo by Augustin Zeufack, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Yaoundé]

Members of the embassy’s Marine Security Guard unit present the colors. [Photo by Augustin Zeufack, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Yaoundé]

A member of the Cameroonian National Theater presents Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address.” [Photo by Augustin Zeufack, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Yaoundé]

Ambassador Garvey delivers her remarks to the crowd. [Photo by Augustin Zeufack, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Yaoundé]

The Ambassador cuts the ceremonial cake with Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Amadou Ali and “Abraham Lincoln.” [Photo by Augustin Zeufack, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Yaoundé]

The Ambassador is joined by Cameroonian ministers to cut and distribute the cake. [Photo by Augustin Zeufack, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Yaoundé]

Ambassador Garvey meets with members of the press. [Photo by Augustin Zeufack, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Yaoundé]

“President Lincoln” discusses the finer points of ruling a divided country with a guest. [Photo by Augustin Zeufack, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Yaoundé]

The Ambassador enjoys the festivities with guests. [Photo by Augustin Zeufack, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Yaoundé]

Ambassador Garvey and “Abraham Lincoln” pose with members of the Cameroonian National Theater. [Photo by Augustin Zeufack, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Yaoundé]

The Ambassador, “Abe,” and embassy employees show off their Lincoln “pagne.” [Photo by Augustin Zeufack, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Yaoundé]