The weekend 9-12 January 2025 XLVIII, His Excellency, the President and the First Lady traveled to New York City for a brief visit. One of the principal stops on the whirlwind tour of New York was the United Nations. The Republic of Molossia is not a United Nations member state, not yet anyway, but of course it is a goal of many micronations to be recognized by the UN. As a first step, The President and First Lady took a tour of the UN on Friday morning, 10 January. In the process of receiving his visitor badge, The President was spotted by an excited crowd of young fans of our nation, creating a mob scene in front of the UN. The President happily took photos with this impromptu sidewalk fan club, and shook about fifty hands. It was rather remarkable! After the crowd settled down, His Excellency and the First Lady took the tour of the UN, learning the history, goals and objectives of this august body. Included were a stop in the chamber of the Security Council and the General Assembly chamber. Perhaps someday Molossia will have a seat in one or both of these!
While at the UN, the First Couple watched a presentation regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The aim of these global goals is "peace and prosperity for people and the planet" – while tackling climate change and working to preserve oceans and forests. The President has determined that Molossia, while not a UN member nation, will participate in these goals and implement initiatives in the near future to make them happen. There will be more on this soon!
Other highlights of the First Couple's New York trip included a wonderful concert in Asbury Park, New Jersey, a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, ice skating at Rockefeller Center and an amazing Broadway show. It was a remarkable voyage, full of memorable events, and The President and First Lady look forward to a future return to the Big Apple!
 The President is in There Somewhere |
 Shaking Hands |
 Security Council |
 General Assembly |
 Molossia's Flag? |
 The First Lady Likes Peace |
 Sustainable Development Goals |
 Concert in Asbury Park |
 Outsiders Musical |
 Ice Skating |
 At The Met |
 The First Lady and Van Gogh |
The President at the UN
Meeting Fans of Molossia