On July 1, 2016, Ambassador Ken Hackett and his wife Joan hosted the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See’s annual Fourth of July celebration at their Gianicolo Hill home.
Ambassador Ken Hackett greets the Ambassador of El Salvador to the Holy See.
Mrs. Hackett greets Sr. Tess Horvath susc at the U.S. Embassy Fourth of July party.
Ambassador Ken Hackett and his wife Joan receive a book from Fr. Antonio Spadaro SJ.
Newly-arrived Deputy Chief of Mission Lou Bono greets guests at the U.S. Embassy Fourth of July party.
Ambassador Ken Hackett gives remarks at the U.S. Embassy Fourth of July party.
The Marine Guard presents the colors at the U.S. Embassy Fourth of July party.
Ambassador Ken Hackett and his wife Joan listen to the National Anthem.
Amazing Grace Gospel Choir director Timothy Martin sings the National Anthem.
The Amazing Grace Gospel Choir performs at the U.S. Embassy Fourth of July party.
Ambassador Hackett and his wife Joan pose with the Marine Guard.
The Marine Guard presents the colors at the U.S. Embassy Fourth of July party.
By U.S. Embassy Holy See | 5 July, 2016 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags: Fourth of July, Independence Day, July 4, Marines