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A visit from President Yushchenko
On Tuesday, September 22, the Museum was honored with a visit from Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko and his wife, Kateryna. President Yushchenko was in New York for the opening of the United Nations General Assembly and took the opportunity to spend a few hours with approximately 150 members of the Ukrainian American community. His visit was organized by the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington, D.C., and the Ukrainian Consulate in New York City.
During his visit, in addition to speaking at length about Ukraine's history, culture, progress since independence, current challenges, and prospects for the future, the president toured an exhibition of sculptures by Kyivan artist Igor Grechanyk. Dreams of Ukraine was organized specifically to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine. It has been shown at the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington and was displayed at the Museum during the week of the president's visit (through Friday, September 25).
President Yushchenko concluded his visit by bestowing awards on a number of community leaders, also on the occasion of the 18th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, and in recognition of their efforts on behalf of Ukraine and the Ukrainian American community. The award recipients were:
· Natalia Danylenko, permanent member of the World Federation of Ukrainian Women's Organizations (Order of Princess Olga, Third Degree)
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