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You’re likely familiar with the World War I army recruitment poster where Uncle Sam is pointing his finger directly toward the viewer, declaring “I Want You” in bold font. Uncle Sam is wearing a blue coat, a stars-and-stripes top hat, and a serious scowl. He wants you to enlist in...

The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) has continued its focus on helping to secure the Baltic region against Russian aggression and ensuring continued United States support for Ukraine. The advocacy centers on several key legislative and security priorities: Security Assistance and Defense Funding Baltic Security Initiative (BSI): This is...

The Estonian American National Council (EANC) – Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides (ERKÜ) is pleased to announce that it will provide travel stipends (up to $1,250 each) for two Estonian American upper secondary and university students who have been accepted to participate in the Estonian Institute of Historical Memory’s (EIHM – Eesti...

The Washington Estonian Society (WES) proudly commemorated Estonia’s 108th Independence Day with a festive celebration on Sunday, February 22, at the Latvian Lutheran Church. More than one hundred guests attended the sold-out, catered dinner and were warmly welcomed by WES President Alan Tomson. The evening’s program featured a special video...

A consular mission is an alternative way to apply for documents and provide fingerprints. During consular missions, the consul provides all consular services, except visas. Pre-registration is required — email: [email protected]. Please include: The desired service and the applicant’s name and date of birth. The Embassy will send you the...

The Seattle Estonian Society commemorated Estonia’s 108th Independence Day on February 15th.  The event started with the traditional American and Estonian flag ceremony and singing of both national anthems. The welcome address was given by the recently elected Seattle Estonian Society President, Merike Käo, who thanked all of the attending...

This new year is off to a turbulent start: from the roller coaster ride of tariffs and national economy to the U.S. strikes in Venezuela on January 3 and Iran on February 28, and rapidly rising gasoline prices. Russia’s war against Ukraine grinds on. The winter there was extremely difficult,...

We hereby announce the upcoming election for EANC’s XXIV Council. If you are an Estonian American interested in sharing your experience, representing your fellow Estonian Americans, and making a meaningful impact, consider a run for the Estonian American National Council (Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides, ERKÜ). Council members are elected for a...

Estonia’s 108th anniversary of independence is soon approaching. Let me take you on a short stream-of-consciousness journey.  All four of my grandparents were born in the 19th century and were young adults at the time of the nation's birth. I got to know three of them; however, I’m not aware...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, January 15, representatives of the Central & East European Coalition (CEEC) met with the offices of five key members of Congress to discuss critical security issues affecting the region and U.S. strategic interests. The bipartisan outreach included meetings with the offices of Senator Mitch McConnell...