By — Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/u-s-ambassador-sworn-office-via-kindle Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter U.S. ambassador sworn into office via Kindle Politics Jun 2, 2014 6:38 PM EDT A very 21st century swearing in; @AmbSuzi becomes the 1st U.S. Ambassador to take the oath over an electronic device. pic.twitter.com/5E4bjIRQ2x — U.S. Embassy London (@USAinUK) June 2, 2014 Suzi LeVine, United States ambassador to Switzerland & Liechtenstein, became the first U.S. ambassador to be sworn in by an e-reader during a ceremony Monday. LeVine recited her oath of office while placing a hand on a Kindle displaying a digital copy of the U.S. Constitution. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti Justin Scuiletti is the digital video producer at PBS NewsHour. @JSkl
A very 21st century swearing in; @AmbSuzi becomes the 1st U.S. Ambassador to take the oath over an electronic device. pic.twitter.com/5E4bjIRQ2x — U.S. Embassy London (@USAinUK) June 2, 2014 Suzi LeVine, United States ambassador to Switzerland & Liechtenstein, became the first U.S. ambassador to be sworn in by an e-reader during a ceremony Monday. LeVine recited her oath of office while placing a hand on a Kindle displaying a digital copy of the U.S. Constitution. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now