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November 2,3 2004. Some 1200 invited guests joined Consul General Peter Bodde, consulate officials and staff for one of Germany's largest parties to celebrate the 2004 U.S. Elections at Amerika Haus Frankfurt. The event that lasted from 22:30 in the evening of November 2 through 8:30 in the morning of November 3, was organized in cooperation with CNN and the American German Business Club Frankfurt, and sponsored by Starbucks, McDonalds, Coca Cola, Marriott and others.
American and German experts provided background on U.S. election campaign strategies and swing states as well as analysis of the first results. The guests cheerfully participated in a quiz to test their knowledge about American politics. The prizes included a trip to CNN Studios in London courtesy of CNN International, tickets for the opening night of Porgy & Bess at Alte Oper Frankfurt courtesy of BB Promotion and tickets to plays at the English Theatre Frankfurt. The Sterling F. Webber Trio entertained the guests in the course of the night.
Over 35 media organizations covered the event all night. Consul General Peter Bodde and Amerika Haus Director Charles Walsh gave at least 25 on-air TV and radio, as well as newspaper interviews. PHOENIX TV (the German C-Span), Hessischer Rundfunk/ARD radio and AFN radio reported live from the event. Click here for information on the US Elections 2004
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