ANGLO-AMERICAN relations remain strong in the North-East, despite the disappointment of losing to the USA in the women’s football World Cup on Tuesday.
The Stars and Stripes were raised over Washington Old Hall on Fourth of July as part of international celebrations for American Independence Day.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Sunderland, Councillor David Snowdon and Councillor Dianne Snowdon, welcomed visitors from both the UK and the USA at the ancestral home of the first American President.
The theme of this year’s event is ‘Welcome’ and there was be a civic welcome for American guests, Dr Carla Rigby and Albert Grady Esquire, who helped raise the flag.
Cllr David Snowdon said: “The annual celebrations are an annual reminder of Sunderland’s close economic and cultural ties with America and its capital city, and our Friendship Agreement with Washington DC. I am proud to represent the people of Sunderland at this year’s event, as we celebrate our special relationship with the United States. It is an excellent time to reflect on the opportunities we can create through our international engagement.”
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