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{{Short description|Diplomatic mission of the United States of America in the Bahamas}} |
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{{Infobox diplomatic mission |
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| name = Embassy of the United States, Nassau |
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| image = [[File:Seal of an Embassy of the United States of America.svg|100px]] |
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| location = {{flagicon|Bahamas}} [[Nassau, Bahamas|Nassau]], [[New Providence Island]], [[Bahamas]] |
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| address = 42 Queen Street Nassau, The Bahamas |
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| coordinates = {{coord|25|4|37|N|77|20|49|W|region:BS_type:landmark|display=inline,title}} |
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| website = https://bs.usembassy.gov |
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The '''Embassy of the United States in Nassau''' is the [[diplomatic mission]] of the United States of America in the [[Bahamas]]. |
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With the nearest Bahamian island being just 50 miles from the coast of Florida, The Bahamas is often used as a transshipment point for illegal substances, weapons, and individuals en route to the United States. The embassy plays a vital role in Bahamian efforts in intercepting illegal narcotics and firearms as well as unauthorized migrants. The United States Navy also operates an underwater research facility on [[Andros Island]].<ref name="diplomacy.state.gov">{{cite web|url=https://diplomacy.state.gov/encyclopedia/u-s-embassy-nassau-bahamas|title=U.S. Embassy Nassau, Bahamas|website=diplomacy.state.gov|access-date=November 8, 2023}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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Formal recognition of The Bahamas by the United States occurred on July 10, 1973, concurrent with the establishment of the U.S. Embassy in Nassau.<ref name="history.state.gov">{{cite web|url=https://history.state.gov/countries/bahamas|title=A Guide to the United States’ History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Bahamas|website=history.state.gov|access-date=November 8, 2023}}</ref> The first head of the mission was [[Moncrieff J. Spear]], serving as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.<ref name="history.state.gov"/> |
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Due to political disputes, the United States Senate has not confirmed an ambassador to the Bahamas since November 2011, with the post either remaining vacant or held by interim appointees who are not ambassadors. [[Cassandra Butts]], nominated for the post by President [[Barack Obama]] in 2013, died of leukemia in 2016, having spent more than two years awaiting a vote on her appointment. President [[Donald Trump]] nominated [[Doug Manchester]] in 2017 but the nomination stalled and he eventually withdrew.<ref name="cbsnews">{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doug-manchester-possible-pay-to-play-scheme-for-ambassador-role-in-trump-administration-uncovered/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab8d&linkId=77245013|title=Doug Manchester - Possible pay-to-play scheme for ambassador role in Trump administration uncovered by CBS News|website=CBS News|access-date=November 14, 2023}}</ref> In May 2020, President Trump nominated William A. Douglass for the position;<ref>{{Cite web|title=President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Individuals to Key Administration Posts|url=https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/presidential-actions/president-donald-j-trump-announces-intent-nominate-individuals-key-administration-posts-29/|access-date=June 9, 2020|via=[[NARA|National Archives]]|work=[[whitehouse.gov]]|language=en-US}}</ref> his nomination was eventually withdrawn by President [[Joe Biden]] in February 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/02/04/withdrawals-sent-to-the-senate/ |title=Withdrawals Sent to the Senate |date=February 4, 2021 |website=whitehouse.gov |publisher=Executive Office of the President of the United States |access-date=June 6, 2022}}</ref> In May 2022, President Biden nominated [[Calvin Smyre]] for the position.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/13/president-biden-announces-key-nominees-15/ |title=President Biden Announces Key Nominees |date=May 13, 2022 |website=whitehouse.gov |publisher=Executive Office of the President of the United States |access-date=June 6, 2022}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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* [[Embassy of the Bahamas, Washington, D.C.]] |
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* [[List of ambassadors of the United States to the Bahamas]] |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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{{Diplomatic missions of the United States}} |
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{{Diplomatic missions in the Bahamas}} |
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[[Category:Bahamas–United States relations]] |
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[[Category:Diplomatic missions of the United States]] |
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