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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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Date: 02/10/2011 Description: Twitter icon; USUN ImageGlobal Twitter Q & A: #AskUSA

Join in on the State Department’s first global “Twitter Q & A.” Participate tomorrow, June 29 at 9:30 am EDT.

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Date: 06/22/2011 Description: Former Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson delivers remarks during her recording of "The Ambassador Series" at the Sangamo Club in Springfield, Illinois. - State Dept ImagePublic Diplomacy in Action

June 22: Ambassadors discuss what State Department staffs do around the world. Watch Now»

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Date: 06/14/2011 Description: Logo for IPhone App: State Department Seal and stylized image of an airplane in flight. - State Dept ImageNew Travel App for iPhone

Smart Traveler provides easy access to frequently updated official country information, travel alerts, travel warnings, maps, U.S. Embassy locations, and more.

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Date: 01/19/2011 Description: In this photo, shown is a map posted at Temple University in Philadelphia depicting some of the places where their students study abroad. � AP ImageNew Regulations for J-1 Visa: Summer Work Travel

June 21: The Summer Work Travel (SWT) program has provided thousands of international college and university students an opportunity to visit the United States and experience the American people and culture firsthand.

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Date: 2010 Description: Former NBA great teaches the visiting Russian youth basketball players about defense. - State Dept ImageNBA Players Travel to Venezuela

June 15: Vasquez, Ham, and Christensen will conduct basketball clinics with youth from underserved areas and meet with Venezuelan sports officials.

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Date: 02/17/2011 Location: Washington, DC Description: 2011 Hours Against Hate logo. - State Dept Image2011 Hours Against Hate Campaign

The focus of this campaign is to encourage people -- especially youth -- to take action against hate and bridge divides across lines of culture, religion, class and gender by volunteering their time for someone different from themselves.

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Date: 07/19/2010 Description: MEPI Student Leaders Study Civic Activism at U.S. Schools - State Dept ImageState Alumni Member of the Month

The U.S. Department of State has named Faten Saleh of France as State Alumni Member of the Month June 2011.  Current Member» Media Note» Past Honorees»

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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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