Embassy of the United States, London
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Gilded American eagle situated on the top of the embassy
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| Location | 24 Grosvenor Square W1A 2LQ London, United Kingdom
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| Coordinates | 51°30′40″N 0°09′11″W / 51.51118°N 0.15295°WCoordinates: 51°30′40″N 0°09′11″W / 51.51118°N 0.15295°W |
| Website | uk |
| Opened | 1960 |
| Chargé d’Affaires a.i. | Lewis Lukens (since 2017) |
| Deputy Chief of Mission | Lewis Lukens (since 2016) |
| Consul General | Daniel James Lawton |
| Principal Officer | Susan A. Wilson |
 Location of Embassy of the United States, London in the United Kingdom
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The Embassy of the United States of America in London is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in the United Kingdom. Since 1960, it has been located in the London Chancery Building, in Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London. It is the largest American embassy in Western Europe, and is the focal point for events relating to the United States held in the United Kingdom.
The American embassy in London was first situated in Great Cumberland Place, later moving to Piccadilly, 98 Portland Place (1863-1866), 123 Victoria Street in Westminster (1883-1912), and 4 Grosvenor Gardens. In 1938, the embassy was moved to 1 Grosvenor Square (Macdonald House) (which now hosts part of the Canadian High Commission). During this time, Grosvenor Square began to accommodate many U.S. government offices, including the headquarters of General Dwight D. Eisenhower and the European headquarters of the United States Navy. Following World War II, the Duke of Westminster donated land for a memorial to wartime President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The American Embassy London Chancery Building was constructed in the late 1950s, opening in 1960. It was designed by Finnish American modernist architect Eero Saarinen. The building has nine storeys, three of which are below ground. A large gilded aluminum bald eagle by Theodore Roszak, with a wingspan of over 11 metres (35 feet) is situated on the roof of the Chancery Building, making it a recognizable London landmark. In October 2009, the building was granted Grade II listed status.
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