Embassy of the United States, Nassau
| Embassy of the United States, Nassau | |
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| Location |  Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas |
| Address | 42 Queen Street Nassau, The Bahamas |
| Coordinates | 25°4′37″N 77°20′49″W / 25.07694°N 77.34694°WCoordinates: 25°4′37″N 77°20′49″W / 25.07694°N 77.34694°W ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Website | https://bs.usembassy.gov |
The Embassy of the United States in Nassau is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in the Bahamas.
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.[1]
History[edit]
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.[2] The first head of the mission was Moncrieff J. Spear, serving as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.[2]
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.[3] In May 2020, President Trump nominated William A. Douglass for the position;[4] his nomination was eventually withdrawn by President Joe Biden in February 2021.[5] In May 2022, President Biden nominated Calvin Smyre for the position.[6]
See also[edit]
- Bahamas–United States relations
- Embassy of the Bahamas, Washington, D.C.
- List of ambassadors of the United States to the Bahamas
References[edit]
- ↑ "U.S. Embassy Nassau, Bahamas". diplomacy.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Bahamas". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Doug Manchester - Possible pay-to-play scheme for ambassador role in Trump administration uncovered by CBS News". CBS News. November 19, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ↑ "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Individuals to Key Administration Posts". whitehouse.gov. Retrieved June 9, 2020 – via National Archives.
- ↑ "Withdrawals Sent to the Senate". whitehouse.gov. Executive Office of the President of the United States. February 4, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ↑ "President Biden Announces Key Nominees". whitehouse.gov. Executive Office of the President of the United States. May 13, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
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