The US Embassy in Cairo marked the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence with a celebration hosted by Chargé d’Affaires Robert Silverman at the American University in Cairo’s (AUC) Tahrir Square campus on June 4.
The evening brought together Egyptian government ministers, governors, senior officials, and diplomats, along with business leaders, religious figures, artists, and other friends of the United States. Guests celebrated two and a half centuries of American innovation and democracy while honoring the longstanding partnership between the United States and Egypt. Embassy Cairo’s ongoing Freedom 250 celebrations include a series of events throughout 2026 that highlight the people, achievements, and partnerships that define the American story and America’s engagement with Egypt.
In his remarks, Chargé d’Affaires Robert Silverman recognized the achievements of distinguished Americans of Egyptian heritage who were present. They included: Zaky Abdelfattah, athlete and coach; Ramy Adeeb, founder of 1984 Ventures; Shereen Ahmed, singer and actress; Mohamed Amen, Detective First Grade, New York City Police Department; Maurice Nessim, founder and CEO of GCCG Nessim Foundation; Naguib Sawiris, chairperson of Orascom Investment Holding; and George Selim, lieutenant commander, US Navy Reserve.
Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed live music, American cuisine, fair games, and AI enabled photo booths that placed them in iconic scenes of American history; all celebrating the spirit of 1776.
