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Civil Rights in the United States | Civil Rights in the United States February 14, 2008 - 2008 Black History Month
African Americans' contributions to United States are highlighted each February
Washington -- Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles -- slavery, prejudice, poverty – as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life...more | | | Volunteerism in the United States | December 05, 2007 - Iraqi Burn Victim Helped by Government and Private Efforts
Teenagers and children give money, time to make life easier for others Washington -- Youssif, the 5-year-old Iraqi victim of an attack involving burning gasoline, is now in the United States receiving medical treatment thanks to close cooperation between the U.S. government, the Cable News Network (CNN) and private U.S. medical groups, says a consular officer formerly stationed in Baghdad.
Jewell Evans, a U.S. diplomat who was assigned to Baghdad from 2006 to 2007, played a key role in facilitating Youssif and his family’s departure from Baghdad and their entry into the United States after CNN broadcast a report in August of the attack. more | Education U.S. Department of State Offers Grant for Foreign Language Study for American High School Students |  | Department of State |
Media Note
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
April 17, 2008The Department of State is pleased to announce the publication of its solicitation for the National Security Language Initiative-Youth (NSLI-Y) program. This grant program, under the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, targets seven languages and language families, including...more |
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Women in the United StatesMarch 14, 2008 - National Women’s History Month 2008
Women’s History, Accomplishments Celebrated Every March
Washington -- In 1981, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution establishing National Women's History Week. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month, and has since passed such a resolution every year. Congressional action is followed by a U.S. presidential proclamation declaring March as Women’s History Month.
Since its founding in 1980, the National Women’s History Project (NWHP) has recognized and celebrated the rich and varied contributions of women to the history and culture of the United States...more
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