Apr 04, 2009
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Westerkerk, Prinsengracht 281, Amsterdam
04 April 2009
This special event celebrates the 400-year relationship between the Netherlands and the U.S., and especially between Amsterdam and New Amsterdam – that is, New York. It features talks by Geert Mak and Russell Shorto, the presentation of the book they co wrote for the event (1609: The Forgotten History of Hudson, Amsterdam and New York), as well as a discussion including:
- Frans Timmermans (Minister for European Affairs),
- Marjorie Ames (US Consul General in Amsterdam),
- Sam Roberts (New York Times reporter),
- Ruth Oldenziel (American specialist at Eindhoven University),
- Beth Fertig (New York Broadcaster
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VPRO video of the event:
Moderator: Twan Huys
In collaboration with: Gemeente Amsterdam, Henry Hudson 400 Foundation, Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, NY400.