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Hans-Jörg Königsmann to be Honored as 2023 Distinguished German American of the Year
The German-American Heritage Foundation is honored to announce that Hans-Jörg Königsmann, the former Vice President of Flight Reliability and Build at SpaceX, will receive the 2023 Distinguished German American of the Year Award at a formal gala on Saturday, Oct. 7 at The Willard Hotel in Washington, DC.
This award from GAHF recognizes him for his vision, dedication, and technical expertise as a German-trained aerospace engineer which propelled SpaceX from its humble beginnings as a startup to unprecedented heights including the achievement of bringing American astronauts back into space as part of American missions. Please use the link below to register now.

Book Presentation “Magda, Standing” Friday, July 7 from noon-1:30 PM
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Podcast with Author Ray Kessler
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Lecture with Documentary Filmmaker Paul Glenshaw, May 24 at 6:30 PM
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New Congressional Bill Addressing Wartime Violations of German American Civil Liberties Seeks Supporters
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Karlsruhe Concert Duo to Perform in DC’s United Church on April 13
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Cancelled! “Inherit the Truth.” Culture of Remembrance in German-American Encounters with Martin Kaiser, March 3 at 6 PM
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