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Meet The Secretary of State
Secretary Clinton
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. More
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Are you in grades K-6? If so, this area is for you! Join, "Pat, your Passport Pal" and play some fun activities.
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News and Events
Description: A hybrid Green Hawksbill sea turtle swimming. [AP Image]Protecting Unique Ecosystems
The Charles Darwin Foundation and the Galapagos National Park have completed 50 years of invaluable service to the global community. During the past half-century, these institutions and their dedicated employees have worked tirelessly to leave a better world.
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Date: 06/04/2009 Location: Giza, Egypt Description: President Obama at the Sphinx in Giza, Egypt. © White House ImageA New Beginning
On June 4, 2009, in Cairo, Egypt, President Obama outlined his personal commitment to engagement with Muslims around the world, based on mutual respect. Read more
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Democracy. Your Voice. Your Video.
On June 18, 2009, the State Department and its partners announced the 6 winners of the Democracy Video Challenge. Chansa Tembo | Aissa Peñafiel | Lukasz Szozda|Rodin Hamidi|Tsering Choden|Anna Christa dos SantosThese winners were choosen by the online voting public. -More
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Doors to Diplomacy logoDoors to Diplomacy Winners
The 2009 Doors to Diplomacy Award recognizes websites that best teach young people about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy. This year's participants included more than 203 student teams from 34 countries. -Blog -Global SchoolNet
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Date: 05/28/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton on YouTube. State Dept PhotoTwenty-first Century Statecraft
On the State Department's YouTube Channel, Secretary Clinton speaks about 21st century statecraft, engaging the public and harnessing the energy of a rising generation of citizen diplomats and new communication tools. --Secretary's video message --DipNote Blog
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Parents and Educators
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Parents and Educators are the most important influencing factors on youth. Here are some resources to help you share the exciting world of foreign affairs with your children and students.
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My Future with the State Department
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Learn how you can join the U.S. Department of State. Help develop a free, secure, and peaceful world. Create, represent, and implement U.S. foreign policy. Experience the world of a Foreign Service Officer. Explore opportunities for students at the Department of State.
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The U.S. Department of State is led by the Secretary of State and includes about 48,000 American and foreign employees around the world. Can you see yourself as a diplomat someday?There are many ways for you to explore U.S. foreign affairs and diplomacy. Find out what's happening at the State Department. Maybe you can join in an activity!U.S. diplomatic history evolved over the past two centuries. Explore some of the most important foreign relations issues.
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The U.S. State Department works around the world. View maps and find out more about other countries, their foreign affairs, and what it's like to live outside of the United States.Why does diplomacy matter? Diplomacy allows the United States to protect its interests at home, advance its global presence, gain international understanding, and support the efforts of U.S. diplomats.

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