Tegucigalpa, Honduras 

The United States recognized the independence of the Federation of Central American States (of which Honduras was a member) from Spain on August 4, 1824. The United States recognized Honduras as a separate, independent state on April 19, 1853. Honduras is an ally of the United States, and its population registers some of the highest […] 

U.S. Embassy The Hague, The Netherlands 

The Hague, The Netherlands 

The U.S. partnership with the Netherlands dates back to the American Revolution, which the Netherlands supported. The United States established diplomatic relations with the Netherlands in 1782; it is one of our oldest, continuous bilateral relationships. Our bilateral relations are based on close historical and cultural ties as well as a common dedication to individual […] 

U.S. Embassy Tirana, Albania 

Tirana, Albania 

Albania and the United States established diplomatic relations in 1922. During World War II, Italian forces invaded Albania, and the United States closed its embassy in 1939. After the war, a Communist government was established, ushering in 40 years of isolation and underdevelopment. It was not until 1991 that Albania and the United States reestablished […] 

U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Japan 

Tokyo, Japan 

In 1854 the United States and Japan granted each other formal recognition with a Treaty of Peace and Amity following Commodore Matthew Perry’s 1853 arrival in Japan. Full diplomatic relations were established in 1858 and a U.S. Legation (a diplomatic liaison office) arrived in Japan the next year. In 1890 the U.S. government first leased […] 

U.S. Embassy Tripoli, Libya