Consulate General of the United States Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt's consular district

The Information Resource Center (IRC) provides access to comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date information on U.S society, foreign/security policy, economic affairs, political processes, and culture.

IRC Resources

IRC resources are intended to meet the needs of government officials, journalists, researchers and others with professional level interest in the United States and related subjects. Electronic and print resources range from general reference materials to specialized collections of government documents and related material on international relations, the U.S. economy and contemporary American politics and society.

Are you looking for information on:

• German-American relations?
• the global fight against terrorism?
• stem cell research?
• gene-modified foods?
• employment and productivity?
• the concept of “economic stimulus”
• globalization?
• experts on the Middle East in Congress?
• foreign aid and development?
• the civil rights movement?

The IRC can provide:

... official government statements 
... background material
... the latest legislation
... media commentary, press reports
... statistics
... definitions
... speeches and interviews
... biographies
... congressional debates
... famous quotations

Research Assistance

IRC staff respond to inquiries by e-mail, telephone, letter and fax.

About the USA - The IRC provides background information and links on topics of particular interest for students and teachers via About the USA, a digital resource collection of information and documents on U.S. political, economic, social, and cultural processes.

Consult our Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs for information on topics such as travel to the U.S or customs.

Educational and Cultural Exchanges - In conjunction with the U.S. Department of State's EducationUSA program, the Information Resource Centers of the U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany's Public Affairs section offer telephone and web-based reference and referral services for information on exchange opportunities in the United States.

The IRC does not anwer visa-related questions. Please refer to the U.S. Embassy's webpage on Visas to the U.S. for further information.

If you have any research inquiries, do not hesitate to contact us at 069-7535-8820 or 8828, Monday through Friday, 9:00–17:00, except on German and American holidays.

U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt
Information Resource Center
Gießener Str. 30
60435 Frankfurt am Main
E-mail: IRCFrankfurt@state.gov