where was the first us embassy
Casey became Australiaâs Minister to the United States of America and Mr. Clarence E. Gauss was appointed the United Statesâ Minister to Australia. In July 1946, the rank of representatives exchanged by the two countries was raised to that of Ambassador. The U.S. Embassy was the first embassy established in Canberra. Construction In constructing its Embassy in Canberra, the United States desired to show Australians something typically American that would nevertheless blend well with the atmosphere of Canberra.