US support has been crucial at key moments in Romania’s history, president Dan says

17 July 2026 US support has played a crucial role at key moments in Romania's modern history, president Nicușor Dan said on Thursday, July 16. He made the remarks at the opening of an exhibition in Bucharest marking the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the US Declaration of Independence. The exhibition, USA-Romania. History, Diplomacy and the Road to Democracy, opened at the National Museum of Romanian History and explores the shared history and diplomatic relations between the two countries. In a message published on Facebook after the event, president Dan said the exhibition showcases archival documents illustrating the development of Romanian-American relations, which he said have been built on shared democratic values and cooperation in addressing common challenges. “Over 146 years