Frequently Asked Questions

Communicating with the U.S. Government

How do I send a letter, fax or email to President Bush?

You can mail a letter to President Bush at this address:

President George W. Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
U.S.A.

Fax: +1 202 456 2461
Email: president@whitehouse.gov 

How do I address the U.S. President?

• Envelope: The President
• Salutation: Dear Mr President
• Invitation: The President
• Closing: Respectfully,

Source: Protocol: The complete handbook of diplomatic, official and social usage. McCaffree, Mary Jane and Pauline Innis. Devon Publishing Co.: Washington D.C., 1985.

How do I tell you what I think about the U.S. government?

You can send us an email:

Email: wellington.arc@state.gov 

You may write us a letter:

Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Embassy
P.O. Box 1190
Wellington

You can phone or fax us with your comments:

Ph: +64 4 462 6112
Fax: +64 4 499 0490

How do I address the U.S. Ambassador?

• Envelope: The Honorable [first name and surname of ambassador]
• Salutation: Dear Sir or Dear Ambassador [surname]
• Invitation: Ambassador or Ambassador of the United States of America and Mrs [surname]
• Closing: Sincerely,

Source: Protocol: The complete handbook of diplomatic, official and social usage. McCaffree, Mary Jane and Pauline Innis. Devon Publishing Co.: Washington D.C., 1985.