U.S. Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe and Mrs. Joan Ashe hosted an entertaining and exciting American Independence Day celebration at the Ambassador's Residence in Warsaw on July 3. More than 2,200 people attended to celebrate the 232nd Anniversary of Independence of the United States of America. Ambassador Ashe addressed the guests made up of Cabinet Ministers, government officials, leaders of public and religious life in Poland, and many others and stated that "Just as Americans cherish the fundamental rights set forth in our Declaration of Independence, so too, you in Poland have a special appreciation of liberty." Musical entertainment was provided by the Representative Orchestra of the Polish Air Force and the U.S. Army Dixieland Band. The evening concluded with a spectacular fireworks display.