U.S. Consulate
Welcome to U.S. Consulate General, Chennai's YouTube Channel. America's relationship with India has a long history dating back to 1792, when U.S. President George Washington appointed Massachusetts businessman Benjamin Joy as the first American Consul to India. That history continues in person and online. This channel showcases U.S. Consulate General, Chennai's activities across our Consular District in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala, as well as in the Union Territories of Pondicherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This channel is maintained by the U.S. Consulate General, Chennai (U.S. Department of State), and our videos highlight the relationship between the U.S. and India, and explore America and India's shared interests, with an emphasis on South India.