A handful of World War II veterans were guests of honor at two events in Washington, D.C., in May to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the end of the war in Europe 11 months later.
The Czech ambassador hosted a dinner and auction to raise money for Ukrainian children.
D.C. residents and tourists visit more than 50 embassies, learn about the culture of distant countries, sample the food and view products that are representative of different cultures, all in one day and within a few blocks in the U.S. capital.
A tall ship that is used to train Colombian sailors and serves as a floating embassy for the country called in the port of Baltimore last month, making a spectacular entrance to the Inner Harbor at sunrise on March 15 as dozens of naval cadets stood on the masts.